USA: Illegal Vapes Tobacco Insider USA: Illegal Vapes Tobacco Insider State Department of Health officials, Nassau police and Nassau health officials intercepted an estimated 14 tons of illegal vaping products intended for local distributors and smoke shops, state health officials said. Officials 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!