Vape customers and retailers in Minneapolis just got hit with a new regulation: The City Council unanimously passed a law requiring all vaping devices to be sold for at least $25 each.

Yes, you read that right—$25 minimum per device, no matter the brand, size, or nicotine strength.

🔍 What’s in the New Law?

The ordinance, passed on July 10, applies to all “electronic delivery devices,” which includes disposable vapes and refillable kits. The rule doesn’t affect bottled e-liquid, pods, coils, or accessories—but if it has a battery and delivers vapor, it can’t be sold under $25 in Minneapolis.

Here’s the key line from the new law:

“No person shall sell or offer to sell any electronic delivery device at a price that is less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per device, excluding taxes or fees.”

Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to sign the ordinance into law soon, meaning it could go into effect any day.

🚫 Why Is Minneapolis Doing This?

The city says it’s trying to limit access to cheap vaping products—particularly disposables, which usually sell for $10 to $20 depending on the brand and puff count.

Supporters argue that raising the price could reduce youth access to vaping. But critics say it will do more to inconvenience adult consumers, push people to shop in neighboring cities, and punish small retailers who are already struggling with overlapping regulations and high taxes.

Minneapolis already has minimum price laws on traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and snus. This new move extends that same concept to vaping.

📦 Who Is Affected?

This ordinance hits disposable vape users the hardest. Many adults prefer disposables for their convenience, variety, and compact size—but most of those products fall under the $25 mark. Retailers now face a choice: stop selling them or raise prices to meet the mandate.

Refillable devices sold at vape shops and online often already exceed $25, so this law may push some users toward longer-lasting systems. But others may just drive a few miles outside city limits to grab their favorites at regular prices.

In fact, retailers in nearby suburbs are already bracing for a sales bump. Convenience store customers might now skip Minneapolis altogether to buy vapes—and while they’re at it, they’ll also buy snacks, drinks, and fuel elsewhere.

🛒 What Can You Do?

If you’re a Minneapolis resident who vapes, this new pricing law could change how you shop. You might:

✅ Switch to refillable devices that last longer and are more cost-efficient over time

✅ Buy online from reputable retailers outside city limits

✅ Travel to nearby cities for lower prices on disposables

And of course, keep an eye on your local vape shops—some may have to raise prices, reduce inventory, or shift product lines just to stay in compliance.

💬 Final Thoughts

Minneapolis may be the first city in the U.S. to impose a minimum price on vaping devices, but it probably won’t be the last. Whether it’s through taxes or pricing mandates, regulation continues to shape how, where, and at what cost adults can access vape products.

Stay informed—and shop smart.