Flavored vape ban back on the table in attempt to target youth nicotine use Hartford Courant Menthol ban causes discrimination concerns Roll Call E CIG BAN: The flavor restrictions apply to e cigarettes that use pre filled nicotine cartridges mainly sold at gas stations and convenience stores. And within the ban, there are a lot of exemptions and California to ban menthol and flavored tobacco and vape products. Starting on Wednesday. : r Libertarian