By law, schools in Kentucky must confiscate vapes from students and then properly dispose of the vapes since they are considered a hazardous waste. To help, we created a Vape Disposal Program Vape retailers, hemp industry file suit challenging constitutionality of new state law A new Kentucky law requiring smoke shops to obtain updated retail licenses takes effect Jan. 1, marking a significant step in efforts to prevent youth vaping across the state. Details below. Kentucky vape store owners say customers buying in bulk ahead of new law taking effect Jan. 1 KY vaping law House Bill 11 upheld after monthslong court battle