Illegal disposable vapes and what it really means Vaped New vape laws are in place but we're still finding illegal disposable vapes on sale. It's illegal to sell single use vapes that: Are not rechargeable Can't be Flavored "disposable" vapes, like elf bar, geek bar, etc, are illegal to sell in New York State. Stores that are selling these products are not in compliance with the law! Thousands of illegal vapes from China to Mississippi seized in Chicago, Customs and Border Protection says ABC7 Chicago