Vape Laws in Ontario 2025: What You Need to Know

As an Ontario citizen or as a business such as Dragon Vape located in downtown Toronto running a retail business, it's imperative that you're on top of the latest vaping regulation news. In 2025, the vaping regulation regime in Ontario remains dynamic. This document explains the legislation in detail, explains new developments, discusses both the implications for vape users as well as the retail industry, and provides guidance on compliance.

Why Knowing the Law Counts

As a vaper, beginner vape user, or vendor packaging vape starter kits or disposables, filling these regulations correctly has a few impacts on your business:

Legal Risk: Failure to comply with provincially based regulations that may include where you can vape, how you can sell your vapor product offerings, or to whom you can sell them may come with stiff consequences.

Business Credibility: As a GTA retailer, operating within the boundaries of the law enhances business credibility since adult vape users appreciate the aspect of running a legitimate business.

Vaping industry clarity: Many vapers want an assured safe product, a legitimate channel of purchase that is authorized by legislature.

The search visibility: For companies such as Dragon Vape, creating authentic educational content on vape regulations within Ontario can increase trust as well as search ranking.

Major Vaping Regulations in Ontario

In Ontario,

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA)

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act of 2017 governs the use, sale, and display of vapour products within the province of Ontario. The act states the following:

In enclosed workplaces and public spaces, smoking and vaping are prohibited by law.

Vapour products may not be sold or supplied to anyone who is below 19 years of age.

Vaping is not allowed near schools, playgrounds, and public recreational grounds.

Vapour products are not allowed to be advertised or packaged in a manner visible to the public in a non-specialty store.

The Act regulates both use and retail atmosphere of vapor products. Therefore, both the individual and business sectors must adhere to these acts.

Federal Vaping Laws and Taxes

Although the Province of Ontario controls the location and manner of vaping product sales, the federal government regulates the manufacturing, importation, and taxes of these products.

Federal Excise Duty on Vapes

The federal excise

Since 2022, an excise stamp has been mandatory on every e-liquid and prefilled pod that contains an excise duty. In 2025, the federal and provincial governments have teamed up as part of a coordinated excise system.

For Ontario retailers and distributors, this means:

Every bottle of e-liquid or pod sold must have an excise stamp that verifies the duty has been paid.

Retailers should not sell unstamped goods.

The importers and wholesalers of excise-duty-paid goods must be licensed.

This system was created to reduce illegal vape sales and ensure consumer safety through proper product tracking.

WHAT’SNEW OR CHANGE IN 2025 

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1. Proposed Age Raise to 21

The proposed bill known as Bill 103 may increase the minimum age to purchase vape products from 19 years to 21 years. Some of the US states conform to Ontario's position on vape control.

Although it has not yet been fully implemented, it's a trend worth keeping an eye on – and Dragon Vape is readying itself with new ID verification rules.

2. More Restrictive Flavor

In Ontario, most of the flavouring besides tobacco, menthol, and mint is permitted. Nevertheless, it has become increasingly difficult to retain these flavours. Health organizations have been calling on the government to restrict "sweet" or "fruit" types of flavouring that tend to attract youth.

If it succeeds, new flavor bans could include:

Only tobacco, mint, and menthol flavours remain available in convenience or gas station settings.

Specialty vape stores such as Dragon Vape may be among the limited retailers that may be allowed to sell diverse vape flavors.

3. Enforcement and Compliance

In 2025, it appears that inspectors at the provicial level will enforce rules of retail compliance. Fines for violations of selling to minors, advertising goods unlawfully, and for unstamped goods can be steep.

Retailers must maintain strict internal compliance programs, staff training, and accurate records of suppliers and product batches.

How These Laws Apply to Consumers

If you are a consumer in Ontario, here's what you should be aware of as of 2025:

• Legal Age and ID Requirements
• Vapour product sales require that you be at least 19 years old.
• If Bill 103 passes, then that increases to 21.
• Always carry valid photo ID when purchasing at retail stores.
• Purchasing From Trustworthy Retailers
• Vape only from licensed vape shops or trusted online vape stores.
• Check for excise stamps on all bottled e-liquid and pre-filled pods.
• Avoid buying unmarked or imported e-liquids without a Canadian stamp, as these are likely illegal.

Where Can I Vape?

Although you may own a vape product lawfully, there are limitations on where you can vape. Vaping is prohibited in the following places:

Inside enclosed workplaces or public spaces

In restaurants, bars, or patios Schools/school zones, playgrounds, or childcare centers

In vehicles with anyone under 16 present

Breaking these statutes may lead to a fine not only for the violator but for the business proprietor as well.

Frequently Asked Ontario Vaping Laws

1. At what age can a person in Ontario purchase vapes?

At present, it's 19 years. There have been recommendations to increase it to 21.

2. Is flavored vaping prohibited in Ontario?

No, but it is being proposed that sales of these flavored liquids should only be allowed in specialized vape stores.

3. Do I have to buy e-liquids with an excise stamp?

Yes. All e-liquids and prefilled pods sold legally in Canada must carry an excise duty stamp.

4. Can I vape indoors or in public?

No. Vaping is banned in enclosed workplaces, restaurants, bars, schools, and various outdoors spaces by the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.

5. Is online vape sales legal?

Yes, but the retailers have to check the age of the buyer before finalizing the purchase. More online regulations could emerge by 2025.

How Dragon Vape Maintains Compliance

At Dragon Vape, we take compliance seriously. Here’s how we ensure every product and sale aligns with Ontario law:

Age Verification: Customers must provide proof of identification before buying.

Excise Stamps: We only carry legal, excise-stamped products from approved Canadian suppliers.

Licensed Retailer: Dragon Vape is a licensed specialty vape retailer in Ontario.

Staff Training: Our staff undergo training on various aspects of vape law. These include age verification and product-handling training.

Education: We educate customers on vaping responsibly and vaping regulations via point-of-sale items as well as on our blog.

When you shop from Dragon Vape, you’re buying not only quality but also contributing to supporting a business that complies with the rules and encourages users to vape responsibly.

Tips for Staying Legal and Safe

Staying legal

For Consumers

• Always buy from licensed stores.
• Maintain your receipts in order to verify your compliance.
• Do not vape in prohibited zones.
• Laws should be kept up-to-date. The minimum age requirement or the restriction on the flavor may change in 2025.

For Retailers

• Conduct staff training monthly.
• Maintain accurate records of product shipments.
• Refrain from advertising on online social networking sites that may attract minors.
• Maintain strong links with suppliers and industry groups.

What Might Come Next

Laws surrounding vaping in Ontario change as population needs shift. The events listed below may be anticipated in late 2025 or 2026:

Raising the legal age to 21 province-wide Restricting or banning most flavored e-liquids Rising excise duties and retail prices More local policing by the municipalities,
especially in the Greater Toronto Area. Possible restrictions on online vape sales to Ontario residents Dragon Vape is closely watching these updates and will adjust instantly to ensure that customers remain informed and in compliance.

Final Thoughts

While The vaping rules in Ontario are tougher than ever – and they’re still evolving. Staying up-to-date not only matters for business owners, it matters for every adult vaper. Understanding the rules lets you vape responsibly, avoid being fined, and ensure that the vape products you’re using are both safe and within the law.

At Dragon Vape Stores across GTA, and Canada , we ensure that compliance comes easy. Our stores only carry authorized goods. Our staff are trained on all rules. We inform customers on changes in rules by the federal as well as the provincial governments.

Whether it's your first vaping purchase or you've been vaping for years, Dragon Vape is your trusted vape supplier and resource for high-quality vaping supplies in Ontario. Come visit us or check out our online vape store to vape safely and responsibly in 2025 and beyond.