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What changed in each version of our rules: new laws, repeals, and changes to what a law covers or when it starts.
Version 26 · 2026-11-02
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Version 25 · 2026-10-27
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Arkansas
- New rule — 18+: Don't sell or ship a hand-held laser pointer to an Arkansas buyer under 18. Act 382 of 1999, § 1 (HB 1343), sale of hand-held laser pointers to minors (codified in Ark. Code Title 5, ch. 60; section number not confirmed)
- Law text changed — 19+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or Tasers to Arkansas buyers 18 or younger; buyers must be at least 19. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-133 (enacted by Act 2153 of 2005, § 1, SB 1078)
California
- New rule — 18+: Sell laser pointers into San Francisco only to buyers 18 or older (sale, gift or loan to a minor is an infraction or misdemeanor). S.F. Police Code Art. 48, §§ 4800, 4801, 4802, 4803 (as added by Ord. No. 157-99, File No. 990409)
District of Columbia
- Law text changed — can't ship: Block self-defense sprays to D.C. unless aerosol-propelled, labeled with use instructions, dated with useful life, and made of a listed lacrimator or OC. D.C. Code § 7-2502.13
Georgia
- Removed: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCA or other intoxicating hemp products to Georgia: 2026 SB 33 (Act 461) reportedly bans sale of consumable hemp products whose total THC or other intoxicating cannabinoid concentration exceeds 0.3%. 2026 Ga. SB 33 (Act 461), signed May 11, 2026 - Georgia Senate 2026 Composite Status (Session Final, May 14, 2026)
Illinois
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ballistic knives into Chicago: the city bans selling or possessing them. Chicago Municipal Code §§ 8-24-005, 8-24-020(a)-(b) (as amended by SO2013-6015, passed 2013-09-11)
- New rule — 19+: Sell knives with blades 2 inches or longer into Chicago only to buyers 19 or older (the city bars sales to anyone 18 or under). Chicago Municipal Code §§ 8-24-005, 8-24-020(a)-(b) (as amended by SO2013-6015, passed 2013-09-11)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship knuckle knives or knuckles of any material into Chicago: the city bans selling or possessing knuckle weapons. Chicago Municipal Code §§ 8-24-005, 8-24-020(a)-(b) (as amended by SO2013-6015, passed 2013-09-11)
- Products covered changed, Law text changed, Wording changed — can't ship: Don't ship spray paint, etching products or broad-tip (3/8 inch+) indelible markers to Chicago: the city bars licensed businesses from selling them at retail. Chicago Municipal Code § 4-4-335 (as enacted by SO2012-2375, § 14, which repealed and replaced Chapter 4-4; passed 2012-05-09)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship switchblade (automatic) knives into Chicago: the city bans selling, giving or possessing them. Chicago Municipal Code §§ 8-24-005, 8-24-020(a)-(b) (as amended by SO2013-6015, passed 2013-09-11)
Massachusetts
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship flavored (including menthol) tobacco or nicotine products, e-cigarettes included, to Boston consumers. Boston Public Health Commission, Youth Access Regulation (Regulation Limiting Tobacco and Nicotine Access by Youth), §§ II(14), (16), (17), (20), III(1), III(5), XIII (as amended Nov. 25, 2019)
Mississippi
- New rule — 16+: Mississippi bars selling fireworks to anyone under 12; sell only to buyers 16 or older (nearest supported age). Miss. Code Ann. § 45-13-9 (as amended by Laws 2025, SB 2210, § 1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to Mississippi kratom products with 7-hydroxymitragynine above 1% of total alkaloids (or over 0.5 mg per container) or with synthesized kratom alkaloids (e.g. concentrated 7-OH tablets). Laws 2025, ch. 488 (HB 1077), § 1(a), § 2(2)
- New rule — 21+: Mississippi: kratom products may be sold or distributed only to buyers 21 or older (proof of age if not known to be 21+). Laws 2025, ch. 488 (HB 1077), §§ 1-5 (uncodified in the bill; kratom sales to under-21s, 7-OH/synthetic limits, DOR registration)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship auto sears, 'Glock switches' or other parts that convert a semi-automatic gun to fully automatic fire to Mississippi; possessing one is a state felony unless federal law authorizes it. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-39 (enacted by Laws 2024, ch. 455, HB 903, § 1)
New Mexico
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not ship balisong (butterfly) knives to New Mexico; a blade that opens by centrifugal thrust or movement falls within the switchblade ban. NMSA 1978, § 30-7-8 (balisong)
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not ship switchblade (automatic/OTF) or gravity knives to New Mexico; manufacturing, possessing, displaying, offering, selling, giving away or purchasing them is a petty misdemeanor. NMSA 1978, § 30-7-8
New York
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship stun guns into New York City: the city bans selling, offering for sale or possessing them. N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-135 (adopted 1985; text as reproduced in the Appendix D statutory reprint and quoted in the S.D.N.Y. Opinion and Order (Appendix B) of the cert. petition in Calce v. City of New York, U.S. No. 26-46)
Pennsylvania
- New rule — can't ship: From Nov. 12, 2026, don't ship kratom products with 7-OH above 2% of alkaloids or any synthetic kratom alkaloid into Philadelphia. Phila. Code §§ 9-6701(9)-(11), 9-6702 (Bill No. 260163, enacted; passed 2026-06-04, signed 2026-09-15; effective 2026-11-12)
- New rule — 21+: From Nov. 12, 2026, sell kratom products into Philadelphia only to buyers 21 or older. Phila. Code §§ 9-6701(9)-(11), 9-6702 (Bill No. 260163, enacted; passed 2026-06-04, signed 2026-09-15; effective 2026-11-12)
Virginia
- Law text changed — can't ship: Block blackjacks, metal knuckles, throwing stars and ballistic knives to Virginia; Va. Code 18.2-311 makes selling or furnishing them a Class 4 misdemeanor. Va. Code § 18.2-311
Version 24 · 2026-10-27
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Arkansas
- Law text changed — 18+: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor without parental consent; sell blackjacks, saps, batons, nunchaku, throwing stars and sword canes only to buyers 18 or older. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-109(a) (as amended by Act 1051 of 2019, § 2)
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nicotine vapes or nicotine e-liquids to anyone in Arkansas unless the product is on the Arkansas Tobacco Control vapor/e-liquid directory. Act 590 of 2025 (SB 252), §5, codified at Ark. Code 20-65-201, -202
Idaho
- Law text changed — can't ship: Idaho allows retail sale only of nonaerial common fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners, smoke, snakes); do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (including firecrackers) to Idaho consumers. Idaho Code §§ 39-2606, 39-2609(3)
New York
- Law text changed — needs a license: Out-of-state craft-size distilleries may ship their own spirits to New York residents only with an Out-of-State Direct Shipper's License from the NY State Liquor Authority (max 36 cases per resident per year). N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 68
- Law text changed — can't ship: From Dec. 31, 2026, do not ship carpet (broadloom, carpet tiles, artificial turf, carpet pad) containing or treated with PFAS to New York. N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law §§ 27-3301(2), 27-3313(2)
Tennessee
- Law text changed — can't ship: From Jan. 1, 2027 (or when the Tennessee Department of Revenue publishes its vapor product directory, if later), do not sell or ship nicotine vapes or e-liquids to Tennessee unless the product is on the Tennessee vapor product directory. Tenn. Code Ann. 67-4-1034(j) (2025 Pub. Ch. 324, SB 763/HB 968 s. 7, as amended by House Amendment 4 (HA0436))
Version 23 · 2026-10-27
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Oregon
- Products covered changed, Wording changed — needs a license: Breweries, cider makers and retailers may ship beer or cider to Oregon residents only with an OLCC Direct Shipper Permit, max 2 cases (9 L each) of beer and cider together per resident per month. ORS 471.282(5)-(11)
Version 22 · 2026-10-26
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Alaska
- Law text changed — needs a license: Producers may ship wine, beer or spirits to Alaska consumers only with a Manufacturer Direct Shipment License from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (AMCO). AS 04.09.370
Delaware
- Law text changed — 18+: Age-restrict fixed-blade knives and balisongs to Delaware buyers 18+, since any knife other than an ordinary pocketknife is a "deadly weapon" and persons under 18 may not purchase or possess one. 11 Del. C. § 1448(a)(5); § 222(6)
- Law text changed — 18+: Age-restrict folding knives with blades longer than 3.75 inches to Delaware buyers 18+, because they fall outside the "ordinary pocketknife" exclusion and are deadly weapons. 11 Del. C. § 1448(a)(5); § 222(6)
- Law text changed — 18+: Age-restrict metal knuckles to Delaware buyers 18+ (listed deadly weapon). 11 Del. C. § 1448(a)(5); § 222(6)
- Law text changed — 18+: Age-restrict automatic and OTF knives to Delaware buyers 18+, since a "switchblade knife" is listed as a deadly weapon regardless of blade length. 11 Del. C. § 1448(a)(5); § 222(6)
Hawaii
- Law text changed — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Hawaii buyers under 21; the carrier must get a 21+ signature. HRS § 281-78(b)(1)(A); § 281-1 ("minor")
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not ship paper/plant-fiber wraps and liners, plates, food boats or pizza boxes with intentionally introduced PFAS to Hawaii. HRS §§ 321-601, 321-602
Illinois
- Law text changed — can't ship: From 2032, do not ship dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products or intimate apparel (bras, underwear, sleepwear, socks, stockings) with intentionally added PFAS to Illinois. 415 ILCS 170/45(a)-(b); 170/5 (P.A. 104-231)
Maine
- Law text changed — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship any alcohol (wine, beer or spirits) to Maine consumers; only licensed wineries may direct-ship. 28-A M.R.S. §1403-A(1)(A)
Maryland
- Law text changed — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Maryland consumers only with a Direct Wine Shipper's Permit from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, via a carrier holding a Maryland common carrier permit. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §2-143(a)
- Law text changed — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Maryland consumers; only licensed wine manufacturers can get a direct wine shipper's permit. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §2-144(a)
Michigan
- Law text changed — can't ship: Michigan bans gas-emitting self-defense devices unless they contain only up to 35 grams of CS or a solution of no more than 18% oleoresin capsicum (optionally with UV dye). MCL 750.224(1)(e), 750.224(3)(a), 750.224d(1)
Minnesota
- Law text changed — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Minnesota consumers; the shipping exception covers only wineries. Minn. Stat. 340A.417(c)
Mississippi
- Law text changed — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Mississippi consumers; the Direct Wine Shipper Permit is limited to wine manufacturers and their fulfillment providers. Miss. DOR, Direct Wine Shipper Permit eligibility (manufacturers/fulfillment providers only)
Missouri
- Law text changed — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Missouri consumers; the wine direct shipper license is only for wine manufacturers. RSMo 311.185.1
Montana
- Law text changed — needs a license: Breweries may ship beer to a Montana consumer only after registering with the Department of Revenue and only if the buyer holds a beer connoisseur's license. MCA 16-4-903
Nebraska
- Law text changed — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. Neb. Rev. Stat. 53-180
- Law text changed — can't ship: From Jan. 1, 2027, do not make remote (online/mail/phone) sales of cigars or pipe tobacco to Nebraska consumers unless you hold a Nebraska tobacco products licence from the Tax Commissioner. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-4009(3); 77-4003.03 (Laws 2026, LB212, operative Jan. 1, 2027)
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not sell vapes into Nebraska unless the manufacturer and the device model are on the Nebraska DOR Directory of Certified ENDS Manufacturers (enforced since Jan. 1, 2026). Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-4011.01(1), (4); 77-4027(1)
North Carolina
- Law text changed — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to North Carolina consumers only with a Wine Shipper Permit from the NC ABC Commission (max 2 cases per month per person). N.C.G.S. 18B-1001.1; 18B-1001.2
Rhode Island
- Law text changed — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship carpets/rugs, cookware, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax or textile articles (apparel incl. outdoor apparel, accessories, bags, bedding, drapes, upholstery) with intentionally added PFAS to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-18.18-3(7), 23-18.18-4(a), (e)
Virginia
- Law text changed — can't ship: Since Oct. 1, 2026, do not sell vapes (with or without nicotine), e-liquids, nicotine pouches, cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to Virginia buyers unless you hold a Virginia ABC retail tobacco permit; online sales also require database age verification (21+) and adult-signature delivery. Va. Code 4.1-100 (defs.), 4.1-243(A), 4.1-355, 4.1-359(B)(3) (2026 Acts cc. 1021, 1044; effective Oct. 1, 2026)
Washington
- Law text changed — can't ship: Treat balisong (butterfly) knives as possibly within Washington's spring blade knife definition, which covers blades that open by 'an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement'. RCW 9.41.250(2)
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not ship metal knuckles (including knuckle-guard knives whose handle functions as metal knuckles), slungshots, or sand clubs to Washington. RCW 9.41.250(1)(a)
- Law text changed — 18+: Require buyers of pepper spray / personal protection spray shipped to Washington to be 18 or older. RCW 9.91.160
- Law text changed — can't ship: Do not ship spring blade knives (automatic, OTF, or gravity knives of any blade length) to Washington; manufacture, sale, disposal, and possession are gross misdemeanors. RCW 9.41.250
Version 21 · 2026-10-26
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Version 20 · 2026-10-26
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Version 19 · 2026-10-26
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Arkansas
- New rule — 18+: Cautiously sell BB, pellet and other air guns to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a 'deadly weapon' to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-109 (as amended by Act 1051 of 2019, § 2)
- New rule — 18+: Cautiously sell crossbows to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a 'deadly weapon' to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-109 (as amended by Act 1051 of 2019, § 2)
- New rule — 18+: Sell firearms and firearm parts kits that can readily be assembled into a firearm only to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a firearm to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-109 (as amended by Act 1051 of 2019, § 2)
- New rule — can't ship: Arkansas prohibits mail-order sales of fireworks to consumers and allows consumer sales only at licensed retail locations inside Arkansas, so do not ship fireworks (including sparklers) to Arkansas consumers. Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-707(g) (as amended by Act 841 of 2023, § 36)
- New rule — can't ship: Arkansas bans selling, by mail or otherwise, airsoft guns, replica guns and water guns that look identical to real firearms unless they have an orange muzzle plug/marking, a mostly bright (non-black/brown/blue/silver/metallic) exterior, or a transparent body. Act 1495 of 2009, § 2 (Arkansas Children's Imitation Firearms Act; enacted as Ark. Code §§ 20-27-2101, 20-27-2102 per the act text)
California
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to California any aftermarket or performance part that alters or modifies a vehicle's emission control system (intakes, headers, exhausts with catalysts, tuners, superchargers, catalytic converters, etc.) unless it has a CARB Executive Order (EO) number. Cal. Veh. Code § 27156(c), (h), (i)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship paper/plant-fiber food packaging (take-out containers, plates, bowls, straws, wrappers, etc.) containing regulated PFAS to California. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 109000(a)(1), (b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship new juvenile products (car seats, cribs/crib mattresses, strollers, high chairs, play mats, etc.) containing regulated PFAS to California. Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 108945(c), 108946
- New rule — can't ship: From 2028, do not ship outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing regulated PFAS to California; until then it needs a "Made with PFAS chemicals" disclosure, including online. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 108971(a)(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship new textile articles (apparel incl. outdoor apparel, accessories, handbags, backpacks, bedding, drapes, towels, upholstery) containing regulated PFAS to California. Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 108970(i), 108971(a)
- New rule — can't ship: From model year 2028, do not sell or ship new gas-powered portable generators (under 25 hp) to California; until then they must carry a CARB Executive Order. 13 CCR §§ 2401 ("Generator"), 2403(b)(1) generator and pressure-washer tables (2021 SORE amendments)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship new gas-powered small off-road equipment under 25 hp (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, hedge trimmers, small pressure washers, etc.) to California: model year 2024 and later engines must be zero-emission. 13 CCR §§ 2400(a)(2), 2401 ("Small off-road engine"), 2403(b)(1) (2021 SORE amendments)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship aerosol spray paint or other aerosol coatings to California unless they meet CARB's reactivity (MIR) limits for aerosol coatings. 17 CCR §§ 94520, 94522(a)(2) and Table of Reactivity Limits (Aerosol Coating Products)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products to California (hairspray, air fresheners, lubricants, cleaners, adhesives, personal care products, etc.) unless they meet CARB's VOC limits; the merchant must confirm the product is labeled/formulated as CARB-compliant. 17 CCR § 94509(a) and Table of Standards (Consumer Products Regulation)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any fireworks, including safe-and-sane sparklers and fountains, to the City of Los Angeles: the city bans using, giving, possessing and selling all fireworks. L.A. Mun. Code § 57.5608.1.2 (as quoted by the Los Angeles City Attorney, Report R26-0336, Council File 25-0065)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tobacco, nicotine or vape products to the City of Los Angeles: the city requires all retail tobacco sales to be made in person at a permitted store and bans delivery sales by mail, internet or app. L.A. Mun. Code §§ 46.90(b), 46.90.1, 46.91(c) (Ord. No. 187525)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH products into the City of San Diego: city code bans selling, distributing and possessing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. San Diego Mun. Code §§ 52.3302 (Novel Psychoactive Drug, examples 62 and 71), 52.3303, 52.3304, 52.3308
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship an e-cigarette to anyone in San Francisco unless the FDA has issued a marketing order for that product; a pending application is not enough. S.F. Health Code Art. 19S, § 19S.2(b) (Ord. No. 122-19)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any fireworks, including safe-and-sane sparklers, to San Francisco: the city treats the use, sale and possession of all fireworks as illegal. San Francisco Police Dept. and Fire Dept., "SFPD and SFFD 4th of July Fireworks Safety Information" (June 30, 2016)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored tobacco or vape products to anyone in San Francisco: Article 19S bars any person, including online sellers, from selling or distributing them to a person in the city. S.F. Health Code Art. 19S, §§ 19S.1, 19S.2(a) (Ord. No. 122-19)
Colorado
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship an aftermarket catalytic converter to Colorado unless it has a CARB Executive Order (13 CCR 2222(h) exemption) for the vehicle; used or salvaged converters may not be sold there at all. 5 CCR 1001-24 (AQCC Regulation No. 20) Part C, I-II
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship carpets/rugs, fabric treatments, plant-fiber food packaging or juvenile products with intentionally added PFAS to Colorado. C.R.S. § 25-15-604(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, menstrual products or ski wax with intentionally added PFAS to Colorado. C.R.S. § 25-15-604(3.5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship textile furnishings (bedding, drapes, towels, etc.) or upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS to Colorado. C.R.S. § 25-15-604(3), (4)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2028, do not ship textile articles (apparel, accessories, backpacks, handbags) or severe-wet outdoor apparel with intentionally added PFAS to Colorado. C.R.S. § 25-15-604(2.5), (5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Colorado unless they meet Colorado's consumer-product VOC limits. 5 CCR 1001-25 (AQCC Regulation No. 21) Part A, I.A-I.B, II.B, Table 1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship butterfly knives (balisongs) to Denver: they are illegal knives the city bans selling and possessing. D.R.M.C. §§ 38-116(9), 38-117(a), 38-124(a)(1) (Council Bill 21-1493, Series of 2022)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or deliver flavored tobacco, nicotine or vape products (including menthol) to consumers in Denver. D.R.M.C. §§ 24-401, 24-404 (Council Bill 24-1765, Series of 2024)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship switchblades, out-the-front automatics or gravity knives to Denver: the city bans selling and possessing any knife whose blade opens by pressure on a button or handle. D.R.M.C. §§ 38-116(9), 38-117(a), 38-124(a)(1) (Council Bill 21-1493, Series of 2022)
Connecticut
- New rule — can't ship: From 2028, do not ship apparel (incl. outdoor and severe-wet apparel), carpets/rugs, cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, fabric treatments, children's products, menstrual products, textile furnishings, ski wax or upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-903c(d), (j)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship food packaging with intentionally introduced PFAS to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-255i(e)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Connecticut unless they meet Connecticut's consumer-product VOC limits. Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-174-40(d)(1) and Table 40-3
Delaware
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Delaware unless they meet Delaware's consumer-product VOC limits (7 DE Admin. Code 1141 §2.3.1). 7 Del. Admin. Code 1141 § 2.3.1 and Table 2-1
District of Columbia
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into the District of Columbia unless they meet DC's consumer-product VOC limits (20 DCMR 720). 20 DCMR 720
Federal
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship emissions defeat devices (delete pipes, EGR/DPF/catalyst deletes, tuners or software that disable emission controls) anywhere in the US. 42 U.S.C. § 7522(a)(3)(B) (Clean Air Act § 203(a)(3)(B))
Georgia
- New rule — 18+: Georgia bars selling consumer fireworks, and the sparklers/novelty items listed in O.C.G.A. 25-10-1(b)(2), to anyone under 18. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 120-3-22-.11(1), (5) (authority O.C.G.A. 25-10-2)
- New rule — can't ship: Georgia requires consumer fireworks to be bought in person, face to face, from a licensed Georgia retail facility or stand, with ID showing the buyer is 18+, so do not ship consumer fireworks to Georgia consumers. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 120-3-22-.12 (Safety Fire Commissioner; authority O.C.G.A. 25-10-2)
Hawaii
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship paper/plant-fiber wraps and liners, plates, food boats or pizza boxes with intentionally introduced PFAS to Hawaii. HRS §§ 321-601, 321-602
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate to Hawaii: state law bans selling or distributing it for sale in the State without a prescription. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 342D-21
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship sunscreen with any active ingredient other than zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to Maui County (Maui, Lanai, Molokai): county code bans selling, distributing and using non-mineral sunscreen without a prescription. Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Bill No. 135 (2021), Ordinance No. 5306)
Illinois
- New rule — can't ship: From 2032, do not ship dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products or intimate apparel (bras, underwear, sleepwear, socks, stockings) with intentionally added PFAS to Illinois. 415 ILCS 170/45(a)-(b); 170/5 (P.A. 104-231)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Illinois unless they meet Illinois's consumer-product VOC limits. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 223.205(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship body armor (vests, plates, ballistic clothing) to Chicago: city code bans selling, buying or possessing it. Chicago Municipal Code § 8-4-148 (added by SO2018-934, amended by O2018-3689)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship flavored e-liquid or flavored vapes (including menthol and mint) to Chicago. Chicago Municipal Code §§ 4-64-100, 4-64-355(c) (SO2020-3388, passed 2020-09-09)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship spray paint or large indelible markers to Chicago: the city bans their sale within city limits. Chicago Municipal Code § 4-132-150 (as described in National Paint & Coatings Ass'n v. City of Chicago, 45 F.3d 1124 (7th Cir. 1995))
Maine
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products, textile articles (clothing, accessories, bedding, etc.), ski wax or upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS to Maine. 38 M.R.S. § 1614(5)(B-1)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2032, do not ship any product containing intentionally added PFAS to Maine unless DEP has designated its use a currently unavoidable use. 38 M.R.S. § 1614(5)(D)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2029, do not ship artificial turf with intentionally added PFAS to Maine. 38 M.R.S. § 1614(5)(B-2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship carpets/rugs or fabric (stain/water-repellent) treatments with intentionally added PFAS to Maine. 38 M.R.S. § 1614(5)(A)-(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Maine unless they meet Maine's consumer-product VOC limits. 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 152, §§ 1, 3(A), 3(D)(1)
Maryland
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship rugs/carpets or food packaging with intentionally added PFAS to Maryland. Md. Code, Envir. § 6-1601 et seq. (George "Walter" Taylor Act, 2022 Md. Laws ch. 138) - as summarized by MDE
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Maryland unless they meet Maryland's consumer-product VOC limits (COMAR 26.11.32.04). COMAR 26.11.32.04
Massachusetts
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Massachusetts unless they meet Massachusetts's consumer-product VOC limits. 310 CMR 7.25(12)(a)1., (c)1., (c)3.a.
Michigan
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Michigan unless they meet Michigan's consumer-product VOC limits. Mich. Admin. Code R 336.1660 (2007 text, EPA SIP compilation)
Minnesota
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship carpets/rugs, cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, textile furnishings, ski wax or upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS to Minnesota. Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subd. 5(a)-(b) (Amara's Law)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2032, do not ship any product containing intentionally added PFAS to Minnesota unless the MPCA has designated its use a currently unavoidable use. Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subd. 5(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship food packaging (containers, plates, cups, wraps, bags, etc.) with intentionally added PFAS to Minnesota. Minn. Stat. § 325F.075, subd. 2
New Hampshire
- New rule — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship carpets/rugs, textile treatments, menstrual products, food packaging, juvenile products, upholstered furniture, textile furnishings or ski/board waxes with intentionally added PFAS to New Hampshire. N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into New Hampshire unless they meet New Hampshire's consumer-product VOC limits. N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4105.01(a) and Table 4105-1; Env-A 4105 sell-through
New Jersey
- New rule — can't ship: From Jan. 12, 2028, do not ship carpets/rugs or fabric treatments with intentionally added PFAS to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 56:3-57 (L.2025, c.202, s.5)
- New rule — can't ship: From Jan. 12, 2028, do not ship paper/plant-fiber food packaging with intentionally added PFAS to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 56:3-58 (L.2025, c.202, s.6)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into New Jersey unless they meet New Jersey's consumer-product VOC limits. N.J.A.C. 7:27-24 (Prevention of Air Pollution from Consumer Products), as described in EPA SIP approval, 71 FR 4045 (Jan. 25, 2006)
New Mexico
- New rule — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship cookware, food packaging, dental floss or juvenile products (incl. children's clothing and toys) with intentionally added PFAS to New Mexico. N.M. Laws 2025, HB 212, § 3(A)(16), (B) (Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2028, do not ship carpets/rugs, cleaning products, fabric treatments, menstrual products, textiles (incl. apparel), textile furnishings, ski wax or upholstered furniture with intentionally added PFAS to New Mexico. N.M. Laws 2025, HB 212, § 3(C)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2032, do not ship any product containing intentionally added PFAS to New Mexico unless the board has designated a currently unavoidable use. N.M. Laws 2025, HB 212, § 3(E)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC-O or other chemically converted or synthetic hemp cannabinoid products to Albuquerque: the city bans selling synthetically derived cannabinoid products over 0.3% THC. Albuquerque Rev. Ord. § 9-11-3-4 (Council Bill O-25-78, Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance)
New York
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to New York aftermarket vehicle parts that alter or modify emission controls (including aftermarket catalytic converters) unless the part has a CARB Executive Order (or a NY DEC exemption). 6 NYCRR 218-7.1, 218-7.2(b), 218-7.4(b)(3)(i)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship new apparel (incl. general outdoor apparel) with intentionally added PFAS to New York. N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 37-0121(1), (4)(b)
- New rule — can't ship: From Dec. 31, 2026, do not ship carpet (broadloom, carpet tiles, artificial turf, carpet pad) containing or treated with PFAS to New York. N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law §§ 27-3301(2), 27-3313(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship food packaging with intentionally added PFAS to New York. N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 37-0209(1)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2028, do not ship outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions with intentionally added PFAS to New York. N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 37-0121(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into New York unless they meet New York's consumer-product VOC limits. 6 NYCRR 235-3.1(a), (d)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship air pistols, air rifles or other spring/air-powered guns (including airsoft and paintball) to New York City addresses: city law bars selling or possessing them. N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-131(b)(1) (as amended by L.L. 80/2020, Int. 1609-2019, § 18)
- New rule — 21+: Sell box cutters into New York City only to buyers 21 or older. N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-134.1(c) (as amended by L.L. 22/1998, Int. 17-A)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship flavored (other than menthol/mint/wintergreen) cigars, cigarillos, pipe, hookah, roll-your-own or smokeless tobacco to New York City. N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 17-702(r), 17-715(a) (as amended by L.L. 228/2019; flavored tobacco products other than cigarettes)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship flavored e-cigarettes or flavored e-liquid (including menthol and mint) to New York City. N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 17-713, 17-715 (as amended by L.L. 228/2019, Int. 1362-A)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship realistic-looking toy or imitation guns to New York City: they must be entirely white/bright-colored or transparent, with a closed barrel and maker's mark. N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-131(g)(1)-(2) (as added by L.L. 58/1999, Int. 480-A)
- New rule — 19+: Sell laser pointers into New York City only to buyers 19 or older (sale to anyone 18 or younger is a misdemeanor). N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-134.2(a)(1), (b) (as added by L.L. 58/1998, Int. 444-A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any fireworks, including sparklers and fountains, to New York City; sparkling devices remain illegal fireworks there. N.Y. Penal Law § 270.00(1)(c)(iv)
- New rule — 21+: Sell aerosol spray paint, broad-tipped (1/2 inch+) indelible markers and etching acid into New York City only to buyers 21 or older. N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 10-117(c) (as added by L.L. 39/2007, Int. 576-A)
Ohio
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Ohio unless they meet Ohio's consumer-product VOC limits. Ohio Adm. Code 3745-112-03(A), (D)
Oregon
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship foodware containers (bowls, plates, cups, lids, clamshells for prepared/take-out food) with intentionally added PFAS to Oregon. ORS 459.465(2), 459.474 (2023 Or. Laws ch. 73)
Pennsylvania
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Pennsylvania unless they meet Pennsylvania's consumer-product VOC limits (25 Pa. Code § 130.211). 25 Pa. Code § 130.211
- New rule — 18+: Sell air guns, BB/pellet guns, airsoft and similar spring or air guns into Philadelphia only to buyers 18 or older. Phila. Code § 10-810(3)(a), (6)(b) (penalty as amended by Bill No. 140637, enacted 2014)
- New rule — 18+: Sell box cutters, utility knives and their replacement blades into Philadelphia only to buyers 18 or older. Phila. Code § 10-828 (Bill No. 000149, enacted 2000)
- New rule — 21+: Sell vapes, e-liquids and unapproved nicotine products (such as nicotine pouches) into Philadelphia only to buyers 21 or older, with photo ID. Phila. Code § 9-633(2)(a) (as amended by Bill No. 250213-A, enacted 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship glass/metal etching acid, cream or paste to Philadelphia: the city bans its sale. Phila. Code § 9-618(2)(a) (etching acid)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship flavored cigars, cigarillos or flavored roll-your-own tobacco (including mint/menthol) to Philadelphia unless the store qualifies as a tobacco products distribution business. Phila. Code § 9-637 (Bill No. 180457, enacted 2019)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship realistic-looking toy or imitation guns to Philadelphia: they must be entirely white/bright-colored (not green) or transparent, with a blaze orange barrel plug. Phila. Code § 10-810(4) (as added by Bill No. 140718-A, enacted 2014)
- New rule — 18+: Sell spray paint and indelible markers into Philadelphia only to buyers 18 or older, after checking photo ID. Phila. Code § 9-618(2) (as amended by Bill No. 090777-A, enacted 2010)
- New rule — 18+: Sell stun guns and other electric incapacitation devices into Philadelphia only to buyers 18 or older. Phila. Code § 10-825(1)(a), (2)(c) (as amended by Bill No. 170674-A, enacted 2017)
Rhode Island
- New rule — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship carpets/rugs, cookware, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax or textile articles (apparel incl. outdoor apparel, accessories, bags, bedding, drapes, upholstery) with intentionally added PFAS to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-18.18-3(7), 23-18.18-4(a), (e)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2029, do not ship artificial turf with intentionally added PFAS to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.18-4(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship food packaging with intentionally introduced PFAS to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.13-4(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, aerosol spray paint, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Rhode Island unless they meet Rhode Island's consumer-product VOC limits. 250-RICR-120-05-31, §§ 31.7(A)-(B), 31.7 sell-through
Tennessee
- New rule — 16+: Tennessee prohibits selling Class C common fireworks or sparkling devices (sparklers, fountains) to anyone under 16; 16- and 17-year-olds must show state photo ID or be with an adult. T.C.A. § 68-104-112(a)(1), (a)(4) (as substituted by 2026 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 1135, § 7 (SB 2419 / HB 2223, Senate Amendment 1, SA1004))
Utah
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah or Weber County, Utah unless they meet Utah's consumer-product VOC limits. Utah Admin. Code R307-357-2, -4, -6 (as published, DAR File No. 37276)
Vermont
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship aftermarket stain/water-resistant treatments, artificial turf, incontinence products, juvenile products, residential rugs/carpets or ski wax with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494f(a), (c)
- New rule — can't ship: From July 1, 2027, do not ship cleaning products or dental floss with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494f(a)(3), (a)(5)
- New rule — can't ship: From July 1, 2028, do not ship cookware with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494f(a)(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship food packaging with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494x(a), (d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tampons, pads, period underwear, menstrual cups or other menstrual products with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494b(a)
- New rule — can't ship: From July 1, 2028, do not ship outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. § 2494e(3) (as effective July 1, 2028)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship textiles or textile articles (clothing, footwear, accessories, bags, bedding, drapes, towels, upholstery) with intentionally added PFAS to Vermont. 9 V.S.A. §§ 2494e(3), (22), 2494f(b)
Virginia
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer products (hairspray, multipurpose lubricant, air freshener, etc.) into the Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg or Richmond areas unless they meet Virginia's consumer-product VOC limits (9VAC5-45-430). 9VAC5-45-430(A) and Table 45-4A
Washington
- New rule — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship apparel or accessories made of leather or textiles with intentionally added PFAS to Washington. WAC 173-337-110(5)
- New rule — can't ship: From 2027, do not ship cleaning products or automotive washes with intentionally added PFAS to Washington. WAC 173-337-110(9), (11)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship paper/plant-fiber food packaging with intentionally added PFAS to Washington. RCW 70A.222.070(1), (5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship indoor leather/textile furniture or furnishings with intentionally added PFAS to Washington. WAC 173-337-110(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship aftermarket stain/water-repellent treatments for textiles/leather, or indoor/outdoor carpets and rugs, with intentionally added PFAS to Washington. WAC 173-337-110(1), (2)
Version 18 · 2026-10-26
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Federal
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits ammunition, including bullets, cartridges, casings, shells and hulls. eBay Firearms and accessories policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits firearms, receivers and frames (even incomplete/80%), build kits, suppressors, sears, bump stocks and assault-weapon parts. eBay Firearms and accessories policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits brass knuckles in any form, leaded canes, nightsticks/batons, nunchakus and throwing stars. eBay Weapons policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits magazines that accept more than 10 rounds and magazine extenders. eBay Firearms and accessories policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits prescription-strength drugs and supplements on FDA's tainted-products list; tianeptine, phenibut and DMAA products are FDA-flagged. eBay Prescription and over-the-counter drugs policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits Tasers (stun devices that fire probes) and disguised stun guns. eBay Weapons policy
- New rule — can't ship: eBay prohibits tear gas; CN/CS sprays can't be listed. eBay Weapons policy
- New rule — needs a license: PayPal requires pre-approval before you accept payments for alcoholic beverages. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Activities Requiring Approval (Alcohol; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits payments for cigarettes. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits payments for ammunition, firearms, and certain firearm parts or accessories. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits payments for knives 'regulated under applicable law', which covers switchblades, OTFs and gravity knives. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits payments for knives regulated under applicable law; balisongs are regulated in several states. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits payments for certain weapons or knives regulated under applicable law, e.g. brass knuckles, blackjacks, ballistic and disguised knives. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — needs a license: PayPal requires pre-approval before you accept payments for e-cigarettes, cigars and other non-cigarette tobacco. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Activities Requiring Approval (Alcohol; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: PayPal prohibits 'products that present a risk to consumer safety' and controlled substances; tianeptine, phenibut, DMAA, ephedra, pure caffeine powder, 7-OH and synthetic cannabinoids are high-risk. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy: Prohibited Activities
- New rule — needs a license: Before listing hemp or CBD products on Shopify, the store owner must submit Shopify's hemp attestation (licensed, legal where sold, no medical claims, no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight). Shopify Help Center: Requirements for selling hemp and hemp-derived products in the United States
- New rule — can't ship: Don't list THCA flower or synthetic cannabinoids on Shopify: the attestation requires no more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis, and THCA flower is over that on a total-THC basis. Shopify Help Center: Requirements for selling hemp and hemp-derived products in the United States
- New rule — can't ship: Shopify Payments won't process hemp, CBD or THC products; selling them with Shopify Payments on can get Shopify Payments removed from your store. Shopify Help Center: Payment options for hemp sales on Shopify
- New rule — can't ship: Square bans weapons designed to cause physical injury; daggers, dirks and stilettos are designed as fighting weapons. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square won't process payments for firearms, firearm parts or hardware, or ammunition. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square won't process payments for weapons designed to cause physical injury, such as brass knuckles, batons, blackjacks and throwing stars. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square won't process online, mail or phone orders of age-restricted products such as tobacco, vapes and alcohol. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square's ban on online orders of age-restricted products can reach intoxicating hemp, kratom, nitrous chargers and fireworks, which carry age limits in many states. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square bans 'weapons and other devices designed to cause physical injury'; pepper spray may be treated as one. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Square won't process payments for weapons designed to cause physical injury, including stun guns and Tasers. Square Payment Terms (US) § 3, Unsupported Industries
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe prohibits CBD edibles and hemp products over the local THC limit (intoxicating hemp, THCA flower, delta-8 and similar). Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (Marijuana; Nutraceuticals)
- New rule — needs a license: Stripe requires pre-approval before you take payments for CBD/hemp products. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe may treat kratom, salvia, Amanita, kanna, blue lotus, tianeptine and phenibut as substances 'designed to mimic illegal drugs' and close the account. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (illegal drugs, incl. kava)
- New rule — needs a license: Stripe requires pre-approval for firearms and regulated firearm parts and accessories (suppressors etc.); ammunition is treated the same. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe prohibits flammable/combustible and USPS-unmailable goods, which covers consumer fireworks. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (illegal weapons, explosives, and dangerous materials)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe (and Shopify Payments, which runs on Stripe in the US) prohibits kava as a substance 'designed to mimic illegal drugs'. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (illegal drugs, incl. kava)
- New rule — needs a license: Stripe requires pre-approval for 'other weapons' (it names swords and machetes); impact weapons and throwing stars fall in the same bucket. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe prohibits 'illegal weapons'; ballistic knives, metal knuckles and disguised knives are illegal in many states and are high-risk on Stripe. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (illegal weapons, explosives, and dangerous materials)
- New rule — needs a license: Stripe requires pre-approval for tobacco and e-cigarette sales; in the US only FDA-authorized e-cigarettes may be sold. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell e-cigarettes without FDA authorization through Stripe: in the US Stripe only allows FDA-authorized electronic tobacco. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe prohibits replica or toy guns that lack the required markings (e.g. the federal blaze-orange muzzle tip). Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (illegal weapons, explosives, and dangerous materials)
- New rule — can't ship: Stripe prohibits nutraceuticals that are not safe; tianeptine, phenibut, DMAA/DMHA, ephedra and pure powdered caffeine are FDA-flagged unsafe. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Prohibited Businesses (Marijuana; Nutraceuticals)
- New rule — needs a license: Stripe requires pre-approval for weapons such as stun guns and pepper spray. Stripe Prohibited and Restricted Businesses: Restricted Businesses (CBD; Legal firearms and other weapons; Tobacco)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits products age-restricted by law or not sellable in all US states; nitrous chargers (age limits in several states), fireworks and >5 mW lasers fall in that bucket. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Restricted/Illegal Products
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits products that are age-restricted by law, which covers tobacco, nicotine and vapes. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Restricted/Illegal Products
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits air, pellet and BB pistols and air rifles with a pistol grip. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Air Powered Guns, BB Guns, Toy Guns and Imitation Firearms
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits airsoft guns (rifles) and airsoft ammunition. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Air Powered Guns, BB Guns, Toy Guns and Imitation Firearms
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits alcoholic beverages. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Alcohol
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits ammunition, shotgun shells, and components (bullets, cases, powder, primers). Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Firearm Ammunition
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits switchblades/automatic, OTF and gravity knives. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Knives & bladed weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits butterfly knives (balisongs). Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Knives & bladed weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits body armor: plate carriers, bulletproof plates/pads, bulletproof apparel and backpacks. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Firearm accessories
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits daggers, push daggers, stiletto knives and throwing knives. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Knives & bladed weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits products that simulate the effects of a prescription or illegal drug and DEA drugs of concern; Amanita, kanna, blue lotus, tianeptine and phenibut are typically sold that way. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits firearms and firearm parts, including frames/receivers (finished or not), barrels, triggers, pistol braces and suppressors. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Firearms
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits fireworks (aerials, firecrackers, fountains, Roman candles, rockets). Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Hazardous Items
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits every product containing hemp, CBD, THC or any other cannabinoid. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits realistic-looking toy and imitation guns and any without the legally required orange markings. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Air Powered Guns, BB Guns, Toy Guns and Imitation Firearms
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits brass/composite/wooden knuckles, batons, saps, slungshots, nunchucks, koppo sticks and throwing stars. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Martial arts, Melee, Self-defense, Other weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits kratom and Salvia divinorum as alternatives to illegal drugs. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits firearm magazines and magazine parts of any capacity. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Firearm accessories
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits ballistic, disguised (belt buckle, pen, lipstick), flipper, karambit, neck and boot knives, bayonets, cane swords and throwing stars. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Knives & bladed weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits supplements that are FDA-flagged or contain drug ingredients, including pure/highly concentrated caffeine, DMAA, ephedra, tianeptine and phenibut. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Dietary Supplements
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits any item marketed as a self-defense weapon (bats, keychains, pens, rings, flashlights, etc.). Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Martial arts, Melee, Self-defense, Other weapons)
- New rule — can't ship: Walmart Marketplace prohibits stun guns and Tasers. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Knives and Other Weapons (Martial arts, Melee, Self-defense, Other weapons)
- New rule — needs a license: Dietary supplements are a restricted category on Walmart Marketplace, open only to sellers Walmart invites into its vetting program. Walmart Marketplace Prohibited Products Policy: Dietary Supplements
Version 17 · 2026-10-25
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Alabama
- New rule — 21+: Alabama bans selling nitrous oxide except as a food propellant / houseware product (or for automotive use) and only by and to people 21 or older: sell chargers and tanks only to verified 21+ buyers, never marketed for inhalation. Ala. 2025 Regular Session SB78 (enrolled), § 2 (unlawful sale of inhalants)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship flavored nitrous oxide to Alabama: flavoring or flavor labeling creates a presumption against the food/houseware exception, so sale is unlawful (Class D felony). Ala. 2025 Regular Session SB78 (enrolled), § 2(d) (flavoring presumption)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship phenibut products to Alabama: phenibut is a Schedule II controlled substance. Ala. Code § 20-2-25(1)e.
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum products to Alabama: possessing any part, seed or extract of the plant is illegal there. Ala. Code § 13A-12-214.1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum leaf, extract or salvinorin A products to Alabama: salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ala. Code § 20-2-23(b)(4)a.305
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tianeptine or DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine) products to Alabama: both are Schedule I controlled substances. Ala. Code § 20-2-23(4)a.87 and a.367
Alaska
- New rule — 18+: In Alaska, sell air rifles and air pistols only to buyers 18 or older: Alaska's 'firearm' definition has no explosive requirement, so a powerful air gun may count as a firearm that can't be sold to a minor. AS 11.61.210(a)(6)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship aerosols, perfume/nail polish, matches, lighters or butane to Alaska by FedEx; FedEx Ground refuses all hazmat to Alaska and FedEx Express requires full IATA dangerous-goods tender. FedEx Ground hazardous materials: Alaska and Hawaii prohibition
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail ground-only hazmat (loose lithium batteries, power banks, flammable aerosols, perfume/nail polish, matches, lighters, butane) by USPS to Alaska ZIP Codes served only by air (rural/bush Alaska, Pub 52 Appendix F). USPS Publication 52, § 722.2 and Appendix F (Air-only ZIP Codes)
Arizona
- New rule — 18+: Sell aerosol spray paint into Arizona only to buyers 18 or older. A.R.S. § 13-3403(A), (H)
Arkansas
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Arkansas: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ark. Code R. 007.07.2-II (Schedule I) (b)(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Arkansas: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. Ark. Dept. of Health, List of Controlled Substances, Schedule II (c)(30)
California
- New rule — 18+: Sell nitrous oxide chargers, tanks or other N2O containers in California only to buyers 18 or older. Cal. Penal Code § 381c
- New rule — can't ship: From January 1, 2027, do not sell or ship flavored nitrous oxide (any size) to California. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 119408(c) (added by SB 936, Stats. 2026, ch. 317)
- New rule — can't ship: From January 1, 2027, do not sell or ship nitrous oxide crackers, balloon nozzles or similar devices for releasing N2O to California. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 119408(b), (d) (added by SB 936, Stats. 2026, ch. 317)
- New rule — can't ship: From January 1, 2027, do not sell or ship nitrous oxide tanks or canisters holding more than 8 grams to California, including online. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 119408(a), (g), (j) (added by SB 936, Stats. 2026, ch. 317)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship psilocybin mushroom spores, spore syringes/prints or mycelium (grow kits for Psilocybe) into California. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11391
- New rule — 18+: Salvia divinorum / salvinorin A products may be sold into California only to buyers 18 or older. Cal. Penal Code § 379
- New rule — 18+: Sell aerosol spray paint and etching cream into California only to buyers 18 or older, after checking government ID. Cal. Penal Code § 594.1(a)
- New rule — 18+: From January 1, 2027, only sell OTC diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building supplements to California buyers 18 or older. AB 2030 (2025-2026 Reg. Sess.) adding Cal. Health & Safety Code § 110423.7 (Senate Judiciary Committee analysis, version Apr. 16, 2026)
Colorado
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Colorado: selling or distributing any amount is a drug felony. C.R.S. §§ 18-18-406.2, 18-18-406.1, 18-18-102(33.7)
Connecticut
- New rule — 18+: Connecticut: sell nitrous oxide chargers, tanks and canisters only to buyers 18 or older (proof of age required when age is in question). Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-345a
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Connecticut: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-243-7(c)(35)-(36)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tianeptine or phenibut products to Connecticut: both are Schedule I controlled substances since April 2, 2026. Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 21a-243-7(c)(49)-(50) (PR2025-018)
Delaware
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Delaware: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. 16 Del. C. § 4714(d)(24)-(25)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Delaware: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. 16 Del. C. § 4714(h)
Federal
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell Amanita muscaria / muscimol products made as conventional food (gummies, chocolate, drinks, edibles) anywhere in the US: FDA says these ingredients are unapproved food additives, so the food is adulterated. FDA Constituent Update, Dec. 18, 2024 (21 U.S.C. 342(a)(2)(C), 348; not-GRAS determination)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship supplements containing DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine, "geranium extract") or DMHA (octodrine, 2-aminoisoheptane) anywhere in the US: FDA treats them as adulterated/illegal. FDA: DMAA in Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship dietary supplements containing ephedra / ephedrine alkaloids anywhere in the US: FDA deems them adulterated. 21 C.F.R. § 119.1
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship aerosols, perfume/nail polish, butane, lighters, matches, loose lithium batteries or power banks by FedEx unless your account is an approved FedEx hazardous-materials shipper; even Limited Quantity items need approval and a scheduled pickup. FedEx Ground hazardous materials: how to qualify and service restrictions
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship phenibut (beta-phenyl-GABA) products marketed for human consumption anywhere in the US: FDA treats phenibut as an unsafe food additive / not a dietary ingredient. FDA: Phenibut in Dietary Supplements
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell bulk pure or highly concentrated caffeine (powder or liquid) as a dietary supplement to consumers: FDA considers such products adulterated. FDA Guidance for Industry: Highly Concentrated Caffeine in Dietary Supplements (Apr. 2018)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship tianeptine products ("Tianaa", "Zaza", "Pegasus", "Neptune's Fix") anywhere in the US: FDA deems tianeptine supplements adulterated, and many states schedule it as a controlled substance. FDA: Tianeptine in Dietary Supplements
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail lighters (fuel-filled, with an ignition mechanism) through USPS unless you hold a written USPS approval letter; they are otherwise nonmailable. USPS Publication 52, § 343.24 (Lighters)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail lithium-ion batteries over 100 Wh (e.g. portable power stations, large e-bike/scooter packs) or lithium-metal batteries over 2 g lithium through USPS; they exceed the mailable limits. USPS Publication 52, §§ 349.241, 349.6 (Lithium-ion limits; nonmailable Class 9)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail liquids with a flashpoint at or below 20 F, such as pure-acetone nail polish remover or gasoline, through USPS at all (not even by ground). USPS Publication 52, § 343.31 (Nonmailable flammable liquids)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail strike-anywhere matches through USPS; only book, card or strike-on-box safety matches are mailable, and only by ground. USPS Publication 52, §§ 344.2, 344.21, 344.4 (Flammable solids; matches)
Florida
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide tanks or flavored N2O to Florida: possessing or selling more than 16 grams is a felony unless used as a food-processing propellant or another listed use. Fla. Stat. § 877.111(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship psilocybin mushroom spores, spore syringes/prints or mycelium into Florida. Fla. Stat. § 500.75
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Florida: both are Schedule I controlled substances. Fla. Stat. § 893.03(1)(c)35.-36.
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Florida: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Fla. Stat. § 893.03(1)(a)57.
Georgia
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Georgia: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ga. 2022 HB 963 § 1, amending O.C.G.A. § 16-13-25(1)
Hawaii
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Hawaii: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. HRS § 329-14(d)(39)-(41)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship aerosols, perfume/nail polish, matches, lighters or butane to Hawaii by FedEx; FedEx Ground refuses all hazmat to Hawaii and FedEx Express requires full IATA dangerous-goods tender. FedEx Ground hazardous materials: Alaska and Hawaii prohibition
Idaho
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship psilocybin mushroom spores or mycelium to Idaho: they are Schedule I controlled substances there. Idaho Code § 37-2705(d)(34)
Indiana
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored nitrous oxide (flavored chargers or tanks) to Indiana: selling flavored nitrous oxide is a crime. Ind. Code § 35-46-6-3
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Indiana: delivering salvia is a crime (dealing in salvia). IC 35-48-4-10; IC 35-31.5-2-281
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Indiana: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ind. Code § 35-48-2-4(b)
Iowa
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Iowa: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Iowa Code § 124.204(4)(ai)
Kansas
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Kansas: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. K.S.A. 65-4105(d)(30)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Kansas: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. K.S.A. 65-4105(g)(3)
Kentucky
- New rule — can't ship: Kentucky bans retailers from selling nitrous oxide canisters and tanks except as a food propellant / houseware product or for automotive use: do not ship flavored nitrous oxide or consumer "Galaxy Gas"-style tanks to Kentucky. KRS 438.343
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum products meant for consumption to Kentucky: buyers may not lawfully possess salvia for human consumption. KRS 218A.1451
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Kentucky: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. 902 KAR 55:015 § 1(2)(a)
Louisiana
- New rule — 16+: Louisiana bars selling fireworks to children under 15; sell only to buyers 16 or older (nearest supported age). La. R.S. 51:654(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship fireworks to Louisiana consumers online: selling fireworks there requires a Louisiana state fire marshal retail permit tied to an inspected retail premises, and retail sales are limited to two holiday windows. La. R.S. 51:656(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or Amanita (muscaria/pantherina) products meant for human consumption to Louisiana: making, distributing or possessing them is a felony. La. R.S. 40:989.1
- New rule — can't ship: Avoid shipping kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) products for consumption to Louisiana: the hallucinogenic-plant ban lists Mesembryanthemum spp., the genus kanna was historically classified in. La. R.S. 40:989.1(C)(2)(m)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship auto sears, 'Glock switches' or other machine-gun conversion parts to Louisiana; they are 'machine guns' there and can't be transferred or possessed unless lawful under federal law. La. R.S. 40:1752(A), (B)(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship Amanita muscaria / muscimol / ibotenic-acid products (gummies, tinctures, capsules, dried caps for consumption) to Louisiana: making, distributing or possessing them is a felony. La. R.S. 40:989.5
- New rule — 21+: Sell whipped-cream chargers into Louisiana only to buyers 21 or older (houseware exception to the nitrous oxide ban). La. R.S. 40:989(B)(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored nitrous oxide to Louisiana: flavoring defeats the food/houseware exceptions and the sale ban expressly covers online retailers. La. R.S. 40:989(A)-(D)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship large nitrous oxide tanks/canisters to consumers in Louisiana; only restaurant/food-service, houseware (21+) and automotive (21+) uses are excepted. La. R.S. 40:989(B)(3)-(5), (D)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Louisiana: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. La. R.S. 40:964, Schedule I, G.(3)
Maine
- New rule — 18+: Salvia divinorum products may be sold into Maine only to buyers 18 or older. 17 M.R.S. §§ 2011-2012
Maryland
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship phenibut products to Maryland: sale is barred unless FDA recognizes phenibut as a dietary ingredient or approved drug, which it has not. Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-2F-02(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship tianeptine products to Maryland: retailers (including manufacturers and wholesalers) may not sell them to individuals. Md. Code, Health-Gen. §§ 21-2D-01, 21-2D-02
Michigan
- New rule — 18+: Sell nitrous oxide chargers or canisters into Michigan only to buyers 18 or older, after checking photo ID. MCL 752.272a(1)-(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Michigan: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. MCL 333.7212(1)(v)-(w)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Michigan: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7214(f)
Minnesota
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Minnesota: selling any amount is a gross misdemeanor. Minn. Stat. § 152.027, subd. 5
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Minnesota: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Minn. Stat. § 152.02, subd. 2(f)(6)
Missouri
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Missouri: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. RSMo § 195.017.2(4)(ss)-(tt)
Montana
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Montana: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. MCA 50-32-222(4)(ll)
Nebraska
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored nitrous oxide (flavored chargers, cylinders or tanks) to consumers in Nebraska, including by delivery sale. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1484
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide cylinders/tanks to Nebraska consumers unless the product is a food propellant/houseware product, denatured, or for automotive, industrial or medical use. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1484(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Nebraska: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-405, Schedule I (c)(26)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Nebraska: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-405, Schedule II(f)(4)
Nevada
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum leaf, extract or salvinorin A products to Nevada: salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) is a Schedule I controlled substance there. NAC 453.510 (Schedule I)
- New rule — 18+: Nevada: do not sell or ship aerosol paint containing toluene to buyers under 18. NRS 454.323
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Nevada: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Nev. Admin. Code § 453.510(2)
New Jersey
- New rule — 19+: New Jersey: sell nitrous oxide (chargers, tanks, canisters) only to buyers 19 or older; non-food sales also need Department of Health permits. N.J.S.A. 24:6G-1 to 24:6G-3
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship flavored/recreational nitrous oxide to New Jersey: nitrous oxide not sold for food preparation needs Department of Health permits for both seller and buyer (unless the seller is a registered distributor/wholesaler). N.J.S.A. 24:6G-2 (permit for nonmedical, non-food sale)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to New Jersey: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. P.L. 2025, c.249 (A4814), amending N.J.S.A. 24:21-6
New Mexico
- New rule — 16+: New Mexico prohibits selling fireworks to anyone under 16. NMSA 1978, § 60-2C-8(C)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship consumer fireworks to New Mexico buyers online: New Mexico allows retail fireworks sales only at state-permitted or state-licensed retail locations, with a permit at the place of sale. NMSA 1978, § 60-2C-8(A), (C), (G), (L)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship auto sears, 'Glock switches' or other parts that convert a semi-automatic gun to fully automatic fire to New Mexico; possessing an unlawfully obtained one is a state felony (on top of the federal ban). NMSA 1978, § 30-7-3.1
New York
- New rule — 21+: Sell whipped-cream chargers (and N2O cylinders for whipped-cream dispensers) into New York only to buyers 21 or older, with proof of age at purchase or delivery. N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 834
- New rule — 18+: Only sell OTC diet pills and supplements labeled or marketed for weight loss or muscle building to New York buyers 18 or older. N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 391-oo
North Carolina
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to North Carolina: selling, delivering or possessing them is unlawful. N.C.G.S. § 14-401.23
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to North Carolina: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-90(2)bb.
North Dakota
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to North Dakota: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. N.D.C.C. § 19-03.1-05(5)(y)
Ohio
- New rule — 21+: Sell nitrous oxide into Ohio only to buyers 21 or older. R.C. 2925.32(B)(2), (F), (G)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell a nitrous oxide cracker, balloon or other inhalation device to Ohio buyers together with N2O cartridges. R.C. 2925.32(B)(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship pure/powdered (or liquid, crystalline) caffeine products to Ohio: selling a product that is solely or primarily caffeine is a crime. Ohio Rev. Code § 2925.34
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Ohio: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ohio Adm. Code 4729:9-1-01(D)(40)-(41)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Ohio: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Ohio Admin. Code 4729:9-1-01(B)(71)
Oklahoma
- New rule — 18+: Sell nitrous-oxide crackers/balloon dispensers in Oklahoma only to buyers 18 or older. 63 O.S. § 465.22(E) (HB 1933, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide tanks/canisters (over 16 grams) or flavored nitrous oxide to Oklahoma: knowingly selling more than 16 grams of nitrous oxide is a misdemeanor. 63 O.S. § 465.22(D), (H), (K) (HB 1933, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Oklahoma: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. 63 O.S. § 2-204(C)(23)-(24); § 2-101(48)(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Oklahoma: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. 63 Okla. Stat. § 2-206(B)(34)
Oregon
- New rule — 18+: Sell nitrous oxide canisters from which a person can directly inhale (e.g. large tanks with nozzles, flavored canisters) into Oregon only to buyers 18 or older; online deliveries need recipient signature and ID check. ORS 475.390 (as amended by Or. Laws 2025, HB 3447)
Pennsylvania
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Pennsylvania: salvia is a Schedule I controlled substance there. 35 P.S. § 780-104(1)(iii)17.-19.
Rhode Island
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum extracts, enhanced leaf (e.g. "10x"/"20x") or salvinorin A products to Rhode Island: they are Schedule I there; plain unaltered plant material is excluded. R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-2.08, Schedule I (c)(25)
- New rule — 18+: Rhode Island: sell aerosol spray paint only to buyers 18 or older (check government ID). R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-19
South Carolina
- New rule — 18+: South Carolina: whipped-cream chargers (nonrefillable, 8 g or less) may be sold only to adults 18+ for home culinary use, with third-party online age verification, adult-signature delivery and no more than one 24-charger case per buyer per day. S.C. Code § 44-53-2520(D)(2), (E)(2), (G)(1) (chargers: 18+, online age verification, one case per day)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship flavored nitrous oxide to South Carolina: sale of any flavored nitrous oxide product is banned. S.C. Code § 44-53-2520 (flavored)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship nitrous oxide tanks or canisters (anything other than nonrefillable cartridges of 8 g or less) to South Carolina consumers: only licensed food businesses and other exempt entities may buy them. S.C. Code § 44-53-2520 (general sale ban; home culinary exception)
South Dakota
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to South Dakota: possessing any amount is a crime. SDCL 22-42-22
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tianeptine or phenibut products to South Dakota: both are Schedule I controlled substances. S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20B-12(37), (44)
Tennessee
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell nitrous oxide (whipped-cream chargers, tanks or flavored canisters) to consumers in Tennessee: retail sale directly to the ultimate consumer is banned since July 1, 2026. 2026 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 702 (SB 1843), § 1, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-2001 to -2003
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum products to Tennessee: producing, distributing or possessing the active ingredient of salvia is an offense. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-438(a) (as amended by 2010 Pub. Ch. 922)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Tennessee: tianeptine is a Schedule II controlled substance there. 2022 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 1135 (SB 1997), adding to Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-408
Texas
- New rule — 18+: Sell nitrous oxide into Texas only to buyers 18 or older. Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 485.001(1)(B), 485.032
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Texas: salvia is a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 481.104(a)(10); § 481.117
- New rule — 18+: Sell aerosol spray paint into Texas only to buyers 18 or older. Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 485.001(1)(A), (2), 485.032
Utah
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tianeptine or phenibut products to Utah: both are Schedule I controlled substances. Utah Code § 58-37-4(2)(a)(i)(AAA), (KKK)
Vermont
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum or salvinorin A products to Vermont: both are listed regulated (hallucinogenic) drugs under the Health Department rule. Vt. Admin. Code 12-5-23:8 (Regulated Drugs Rule), Appendix A Schedule I hallucinogenic drugs
Virginia
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored nitrous oxide to Virginia consumers. Va. Code § 18.2-264(D)(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide crackers or other direct-inhalation devices to Virginia consumers. Va. Code § 18.2-264(D)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide containers larger than 8 grams to Virginia consumers. Va. Code § 18.2-264(E)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum leaf, extract or salvinorin A products to Virginia: salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Va. Code § 54.1-3446(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any product containing tianeptine to Virginia: tianeptine is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Va. Code § 54.1-3446(1)
Washington
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nitrous oxide chargers, tanks or flavored N2O to Washington. Laws of 2026, ch. 188 (ESHB 2532), sec. 1 (new chapter in Title 69 RCW)
Wisconsin
- New rule — 21+: Sell nitrous oxide into Wisconsin only to buyers 21 or older (felony otherwise). Wis. Stat. § 941.315(3)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship a nitrous oxide cracker/balloon/inhalation device to Wisconsin in the same order as nitrous oxide. Wis. Stat. § 941.315(3)(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum leaf, extract or salvinorin A products to Wisconsin: salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Wis. Stat. § 961.14(4)(sm)
Wyoming
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship salvia divinorum leaf, extract or salvinorin A products to Wyoming: salvinorin A (the active compound in salvia) is a Schedule I controlled substance there. Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1014(d)(xxxv)
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Alabama
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship vapes, e-liquids or nicotine pouches to Alabama consumers unless you hold an Alabama ABC Board permit to conduct delivery sales of ENDS/alternative nicotine products. Ala. Code 13A-12-3.8(a)-(c)
Arkansas
- Wording changed — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Arkansas consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper License (ABC Division "Direct Wine Shipping Permit"), only to private residences in wet counties, up to 24 nine-liter cases a year. Ark. Code 3-5-1703 to 3-5-1706 (Act 675 of 2025)
Connecticut
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship hemp THC beverages to Connecticut consumers: infused beverages may be sold only in person at CT package stores, cannabis retailers or manufacturer premises, never by mail, phone or online. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-425b(a)-(b), as amended by Public Act 26-8, sec. 95
Illinois
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, THC-P, HHC, THCA, hemp delta-9 edibles or hemp flower to Illinois: from November 12, 2026 intoxicating hemp is reclassified as cannabis and may be sold only through Illinois-licensed cannabis dispensaries; until then sales are 21+ only. Ill. SB 3222 (104th G.A., signed June 12, 2026) - Office of the Governor press release, June 12, 2026
Massachusetts
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship any kratom product (leaf, powder, extract, 7-OH or MP) to Massachusetts: all kratom has been in Schedule 1 since Aug. 28, 2026. 105 CMR 726.000 (emergency regulation under M.G.L. c. 94C, s. 2A)
Nebraska
- New rule — can't ship: From Jan. 1, 2027, do not make remote (online/mail/phone) sales of cigars or pipe tobacco to Nebraska consumers unless you hold a Nebraska tobacco products licence from the Tax Commissioner. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-4009(3); 77-4003.03 (Laws 2026, LB212, operative Jan. 1, 2027)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell vapes into Nebraska unless the manufacturer and the device model are on the Nebraska DOR Directory of Certified ENDS Manufacturers (enforced since Jan. 1, 2026). Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-4011.01(1), (4); 77-4027(1)
New York
- Law text changed, Wording changed — 21+: Kratom may be sold into New York only to buyers 21 or older (photo ID); online sellers must show 'SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW' in red 12-point type on product pages. N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-xx (Art. 13-I)
North Carolina
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship vapor products or e-liquids to North Carolina unless the product is listed on the NC Department of Revenue vapor/consumable product directory. N.C. Gen. Stat. 143B-245.13(a)
Oklahoma
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship vapor products to Oklahoma unless the product is on the Oklahoma ABLE Commission vapor product directory. 63 O.S. 1-229.35
South Carolina
- New rule — can't ship: From Feb. 1, 2027 (or when the SC Attorney General publishes the directory, if later), do not sell or ship nicotine vapes or e-liquids to South Carolina unless the product is on the SC Attorney General ENDS directory. S.C. Code 44-95-65(B), (N)(1), (Q) (2026 Act No. 97)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nicotine vapes to South Carolina whose name, label or packaging uses candy/dessert terms (candy, cotton candy, gummy bear, cake, ice cream, etc.), cartoon or toy imagery, or imitates food brands or school supplies. S.C. Code 44-95-65(X) (2026 Act No. 97)
Tennessee
- New rule — can't ship: From Jan. 1, 2027 (or when the Tennessee Department of Revenue publishes its vapor product directory, if later), do not sell or ship nicotine vapes or e-liquids to Tennessee unless the product is on the Tennessee vapor product directory. Tenn. Code Ann. 67-4-1034(j) (2025 Pub. Ch. 324, SB 763/HB 968 s. 7, as amended by House Amendment 4 (HA0436))
Virginia
- New rule — can't ship: Since Oct. 1, 2026, do not sell vapes (with or without nicotine), e-liquids, nicotine pouches, cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to Virginia buyers unless you hold a Virginia ABC retail tobacco permit; online sales also require database age verification (21+) and adult-signature delivery. Va. Code 4.1-100 (defs.), 4.1-243(A), 4.1-355, 4.1-359(B)(3) (2026 Acts cc. 1021, 1044; effective Oct. 1, 2026)
Wisconsin
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship electronic vaping devices (including nicotine-free hemp vapes since July 1, 2026) to Wisconsin unless the device is on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Electronic Vaping Device Directory. Wis. Stat. 995.15(2), (2m), (9)(a)
Wyoming
- New rule — can't ship: Since July 1, 2026, do not ship to Wyoming kratom products with 7-OH above 2% of the alkaloid fraction, synthetic or semi-synthetic kratom alkaloids, kratom candies/child-appealing shapes, or kratom made for smoking or vaping. Wyo. Stat. 35-7-2202(a)(i)(A), (C)-(E), (a)(iv) (2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws ch. 68)
- New rule — 21+: Since July 1, 2026, kratom products may be sold or delivered into Wyoming only to buyers 21 or older. Wyo. Stat. 35-7-2201, 35-7-2202(a)(i) (2026 Wyo. Sess. Laws ch. 68, SF0056, Enrolled Act No. 44)
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- Wording changed — can't ship: Federal law (15 U.S.C. § 1242) bars shipping automatic/OTF switchblades across state lines. On Oct. 21, 2026 the Fifth Circuit held this unconstitutional (Knife Rights v. Blanche), but the case was sent back to the district court with no judgment or injunction yet, and the statute remains on the books; we keep blocking until the case is final or counsel advises otherwise. Shipping within your own state isn't covered. 15 U.S.C. § 1242
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Alabama
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in Alabama only to buyers 21 or older (legal drinking age per Ala. Code 28-1-5). Ala. Code 28-3A-25(a)(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Alabama consumers: carriers and suppliers may deliver alcohol only to the ABC Board and licensed wholesalers/importers/manufacturers. Ala. Code 28-1-4(b)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Alabama consumers only with a Direct Wine Shipper License from the Alabama ABC Board (max 12 nine-liter cases per resident per 12 months). Ala. Code 28-3A-6.1(a)-(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Alabama consumers: only licensed wine manufacturers can get the Direct Wine Shipper License, and unlicensed direct shipments are a crime. Ala. Code 28-3A-6.1(g)
- New rule — 16+: Alabama prohibits selling fireworks to children under 16 unless accompanied by an adult, and requires buyers to show ID. Ala. Code § 8-17-222
- New rule — can't ship: Alabama prohibits consumers from buying fireworks by mail or receiving them by mail, parcel service or other carrier; sales and delivery to consumers must happen in Alabama by a state-permitted seller, so do not ship fireworks (including sparklers and novelties) to Alabama consumers. Ala. Code § 8-17-211(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell online or ship any consumable hemp product (including non-intoxicating CBD) directly to Alabama consumers: online sales and direct shipment are banned. Ala. Code § 28-12-60 (added by 2025 HB445)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls or other smokable hemp, or delta-8/HHC/THC-O-type converted cannabinoid products, to Alabama: sale and possession are felonies. Ala. Code § 28-12-61 (added by 2025 HB445)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or any mitragynine / 7-hydroxymitragynine product to Alabama: both alkaloids are Schedule I controlled substances. Ala. Code § 20-2-23(b)(4)a.322-323
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes, e-liquids or nicotine pouches to Alabama consumers unless you hold an Alabama ABC Board permit to conduct delivery sales of ENDS/alternative nicotine products. Ala. Code 13A-12-3.8(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship e-liquids, vapes or alternative nicotine products (e.g. nicotine pouches) into Alabama unless the product is listed on the Alabama Department of Revenue ENDS directory. Ala. Code 28-11-17.1(a)(1) (intro), (c), (i)(1), (j)(2)
Alaska
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in Alaska only to buyers 21 or older. AS 04.16.051(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Producers may ship wine, beer or spirits to Alaska consumers only with a Manufacturer Direct Shipment License from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (AMCO). AS 04.09.370
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not sell or ship alcohol to Alaska consumers: online sales are allowed only for Manufacturer Direct Shipment licensees and Alaska package stores with a shipping endorsement. AS 04.16.022
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes to Alaska consumers unless you hold an Alaska cigarette license under AS 43.50 and Alaska cigarette tax has been paid. AS 43.50.105(a)-(b)
- New rule — 18+: Alaska prohibits selling fireworks to anyone under 18. 13 AAC 50.025 (IFC 5608.11, as amended)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell CBD/hemp consumables to Alaska consumers unless you hold an Alaska Division of Agriculture retailer registration and each product is DNR-endorsed with no delta-9 THC. 11 AAC 40.500; 11 AAC 40.505(b)(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp products containing any delta-9 THC (including full-spectrum, delta-9 edibles, THCA flower, smokable flower) or delta-8/HHC/THC-O-type cannabinoids to Alaska consumers: they cannot be endorsed and may not be offered to consumers. 11 AAC 40.400(a), (d)
Arizona
- New rule — can't ship: Arizona allows only "permissible consumer fireworks" (ground and handheld sparkling devices, fountains and similar); do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks such as firecrackers, rockets, Roman candles, aerial cakes or mortars to Arizona. A.R.S. § 36-1602
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in Arizona only to buyers 21 or older. A.R.S. 4-244(9)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer from a brewery to Arizona consumers: brewers may sell only to licensees, and Arizona has no beer direct-shipment license. A.R.S. 4-244(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Arizona consumers: only Arizona-licensed retailers (physical presence required) may sell to consumers. A.R.S. 4-244(1)
- New rule — needs a license: Only craft distillers (20,000 gallons/year or less) licensed by Arizona DLLC may ship their own spirits to Arizona consumers; other distillers may not. A.R.S. 4-205.10(C)(7)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Arizona consumers only with a Direct Shipment License from the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (max 12 nine-liter cases per purchaser per year). A.R.S. 4-203.04
- New rule — 16+: Arizona prohibits selling permissible consumer fireworks to anyone under 16. A.R.S. § 36-1609(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10/HHC-type or other intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to Arizona: the Attorney General says only state-licensed marijuana establishments may sell them. Ariz. Att'y Gen. Op. I24-005 (R24-001) (Mar. 11, 2024)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship concentrated or synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine products (e.g. 7-OH tablets) to Arizona: kratom products over 2% 7-OH of the alkaloid fraction or containing synthetic alkaloids may not be sold. A.R.S. § 36-795.02(A)(3)-(5)
- New rule — 18+: Arizona: kratom products may be sold only to buyers 18 or older. A.R.S. § 36-795.02(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell cigarettes, roll-your-own/smoking tobacco or smokeless tobacco online or by mail/phone to Arizona consumers; only Arizona-licensed distributors and retailers may order them. A.R.S. 36-798.06(A)-(B), (I)
Arkansas
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or shipped in Arkansas only to buyers 21 or older. Ark. Code 3-5-1705(b)(1) (Act 675 of 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer to Arkansas consumers: out-of-state brewers may ship only to approved Arkansas wholesalers, and there is no beer direct-shipping permit. Arkansas ABC Non-Resident Beer Seller's Permit Application (ABC-NRB)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits to Arkansas consumers: spirits suppliers may sell only to Arkansas-permitted wholesalers, and no statute authorizes spirits direct shipping. Arkansas ABC Supplier Permit Application (ABC-SP)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Arkansas consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper License (ABC Division "Direct Wine Shipping Permit"), only to private residences in wet counties, max 24 nine-liter cases per year. Ark. Code 3-5-1703 to 3-5-1706 (Act 675 of 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Arkansas consumers: no one may ship wine to consumers without a wine direct shipper license, and only wineries, suppliers and importers can obtain one. Ark. Code 3-5-1703(a)(1) (Act 675 of 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, THC-O, HHC-type, converted-cannabinoid or intoxicating hemp delta-9 products (or high-THCA flower) to Arkansas: Act 629 lists them as Schedule VI controlled substances and the ban is enforceable since the Eighth Circuit lifted the injunction in June 2025. Ark. Act 629 of 2023 (SB 358), § 1 (legislative intent) and § 6 (amending A.C.A. § 5-64-215(a)(5)(A)(i), Schedule VI)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH products to Arkansas: the Arkansas Department of Health lists mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in Schedule I. Code of Ark. Rules, Title 5, Ch. 54, Subch. 65, Part 705 (ADH List of Controlled Substances), Schedule I (c)(24)-(25)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tobacco, vapor, e-liquid or nicotine products (other than cigars) to Arkansas consumers: Arkansas retail permits cover only in-person, over-the-counter sales. Ark. Code 26-57-203(27) (as quoted by Public Health Law Center, Nov. 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nicotine vapes or nicotine e-liquids to anyone in Arkansas unless the product is on the Arkansas Tobacco Control vapor/e-liquid directory. Act 590 of 2025 (SB 252), §5, codified at Ark. Code 20-65-201, -202
California
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or send 3D-printing/CNC gun files (digital firearm manufacturing code) to anyone in California unless they are a federally licensed firearms manufacturer. Cal. Civil Code 3273.61(a)(1)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in California only to buyers 21 or older. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 25658(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer to California consumers from out of state: alcohol may enter California only consigned to a licensed importer, and there is no beer direct-shipper permit. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23661(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Until Jan. 1, 2027, only craft distillers (California or qualifying out-of-state) with a Distilled Spirits Direct Shipper Permit (Type 94) may ship their own spirits to California consumers, max 2.25 L per consumer per day. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23504.5(a)-(b), (e)-(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship spirits to California consumers: shipping spirits directly to consumers without a distilled spirits direct shipper permit is a misdemeanor, and only craft distillers can get one. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23504.5(d)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to California consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper Permit (Type 82) from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23661.3
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may ship wine to California adults only if their home state gives California retailers an equal reciprocal shipping privilege (max 2 cases per month per adult); otherwise retailer wine shipments are prohibited. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23661.2
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons (as California defines them) or .50 BMG rifles into California, even to a dealer for a consumer. Cal. Penal Code 30600
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship gun barrels directly to California consumers; since Jan. 1, 2026 a barrel sale must be completed in person through a California licensed firearms dealer (buyer 18+). Cal. Penal Code 33700
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship new semi-auto pistols with a cruciform trigger bar (easily converted with a 'switch') to California dealers for retail sale; from July 1, 2026 dealers can't sell them. Cal. Penal Code 27595, 16885
- New rule — 21+: California dealers may not transfer any firearm, frame or receiver to a buyer under 21. Cal. Penal Code 27510
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship a CNC mill or 3D printer marketed for (or mainly for) making guns to anyone in California except a state-licensed firearms manufacturer. Cal. Penal Code 29185
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship any flavored tobacco or nicotine product (including menthol, mint and fruit-flavored vapes, e-liquids, nicotine pouches and cigars) to California consumers. Cal. Health & Safety Code 104559.5(a)(1), (a)(6), (a)(17), (b)(1), (e)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell frame/receiver jigs or completion tooling to California consumers; California bans unserialized precursor parts and makes it unlawful to promote or facilitate unlicensed gun manufacturing. CA DOJ Office of Gun Violence Prevention, California Ghost Gun Laws Reference Guide (Dec. 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp products with any detectable THC (delta-8, delta-9 hemp edibles, THCA, HHC, synthetic/converted cannabinoids) to California: sale outside the state-licensed cannabis market is prohibited. AB 8 (Stats. 2025, ch. 248), as summarized by Cal. Dept. of Cannabis Control, 'Hemp' page
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, hemp/CBD vape cartridges or other inhalable hemp products to California consumers: their sale is prohibited. AB 8 (Stats. 2025, ch. 248) / Health & Safety Code § 111921.7 et seq. (AB 45 of 2021), per Cal. Dept. of Cannabis Control 'Hemp' page
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH consumables to California: the state health department treats foods, dietary supplements and drugs containing kratom or 7-OH as illegal to sell or manufacture at any age. Cal. Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Industry Advisory "Warning to ABC Licensees Concerning Illegal Kratom, 7-OH Products" (Jan. 15, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, burst triggers, trigger cranks, binary triggers or forced-reset triggers to California; they are banned 'multiburst trigger activators'. Cal. Penal Code 32900, 16930
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to California; civilians can't possess them. Cal. Penal Code 33410
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unfinished ('80%') frames or receivers or frame/receiver build kits into California; unserialized precursor parts can't be sold to consumers, and serialized ones are firearms that must go through a California dealer. Cal. Penal Code 30400
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any tobacco or nicotine product (vapes, e-liquids, cigarettes, pouches, cigars, etc.) to a California consumer unless the brand style is on the California Attorney General's Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL). Cal. Health & Safety Code 104559.1(a), (o)(1)
Colorado
- New rule — can't ship: Colorado bans possession of fireworks other than "permissible fireworks"; aerial devices and audible ground devices such as firecrackers are not permissible. C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2002(5)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in Colorado only to buyers 21 or older. C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(b)(I)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Colorado consumers: selling alcohol without a Colorado license is unlawful and Colorado has no beer or spirits direct-shipper permit. C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(h)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship their own wine to Colorado consumers only with a Winery Direct Shipper's Permit from the state licensing authority (Liquor Enforcement Division). C.R.S. 44-3-104
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Colorado consumers: retail sales in sealed containers require a Colorado retail license, and there is no retailer shipping permit. C.R.S. 44-3-901(1)(g)
- New rule — 21+: Colorado buyers of any firearm (including frames/receivers) must be 21+. C.R.S. 18-12-112.5(1)(a.3), (a.5)
- New rule — 16+: Colorado prohibits furnishing any fireworks, including permissible fireworks, to anyone under 16. C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2002(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Colorado bars retail buyers from purchasing fireworks by mail order or receiving them by mail, parcel service or other carrier; all retail sales and deliveries must be made in Colorado by state-licensed sellers, so do not ship fireworks (including sparklers and novelties) to Colorado consumers. C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2005(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10/HHC/THC-O or other intoxicating hemp THC products, including hemp delta-9 edibles over 1.75 mg THC per serving, to Colorado: they may not be distributed there outside the licensed marijuana system. C.R.S. § 25-5-427(4)(d), (4)(e)(I) (added by SB 23-271)
- New rule — 21+: Sell full-spectrum hemp/CBD foods or supplements containing any THC to Colorado buyers 21+ only (required when THC exceeds 1.25 mg per serving or CBD:THC is under 20:1). C.R.S. § 25-5-427(8)(c), (8)(e) (added by SB 23-271)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, kratom with more than 2% 7-OH in the alkaloid fraction, or kratom with synthesized/semi-synthesized alkaloids to Colorado. C.R.S. § 6-1-740(1)(f), (2)(a), (2)(d) (2025 SB 25-072, "Daniel Bregger Act")
- New rule — 21+: Colorado: kratom products may be sold only to buyers 21 or older, after checking government photo ID. C.R.S. § 18-13-132(1), (2) (2022 SB 22-120, sec. 3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom vapes, smokable kratom, kratom candies/gummies or child-appealing kratom shapes to Colorado. C.R.S. § 6-1-740(2)(a)(IV)-(V) (2025 SB 25-072)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary triggers, forced-reset triggers or other rate-of-fire devices to Colorado; possessing one is a felony. C.R.S. 18-12-102(1), (3); 18-12-101 (rapid-fire device)
- New rule — needs a license: Since Aug. 1, 2026, Colorado buyers can't purchase semi-automatic rifles/shotguns or gas-operated pistols that take detachable magazines unless they qualify (e.g., firearms safety course card); ship such guns only to a Colorado dealer, never to a consumer. C.R.S. 18-12-116(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes, vapes, e-liquids, smokeless tobacco or nicotine pouches directly to consumers in Colorado. C.R.S. 44-7-104.7(3)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Colorado consumers. C.R.S. 18-12-111.5(1)-(2)
Connecticut
- New rule — can't ship: Connecticut bans sale and possession of fireworks other than small non-explosive, non-aerial sparklers and fountains; do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357(a)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or shipped in Connecticut only to buyers 21 or older ("minor" means under 21 under the Liquor Control Act). Conn. Gen. Stat. 30-86(b)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Connecticut consumers: sales not permitted by the Liquor Control Act are prohibited, and Connecticut has direct-shipper permits only for wine. Conn. Gen. Stat. 30-74(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Connecticut consumers only with an Out-of-State Winery Shipper's Permit for Wine (DCP), max 5 gallons per person per two months. Conn. Gen. Stat. 30-18a(a)(1), (b), (g)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state retailers may ship wine to Connecticut consumers only with an Out-of-State Retailer Shipper's Permit for Wine (DCP), max 5 gallons per person per two months. Conn. Gen. Stat. 30-18a(a)(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons (as Connecticut defines them) into Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-202b
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes to consumers in Connecticut; cigarettes may be shipped only to Connecticut-licensed distributors and dealers. Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-285c(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp/CBD flower or pre-rolls to Connecticut unless you hold a CT moderate-THC hemp product vendor registration: flower with ≤0.3% THC is a moderate-THC hemp product that only registered vendors or cannabis establishments may sell. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-426 (Public Act 24-76), as explained by CT DCP Office of Cannabis
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp THC products (delta-8/delta-9 edibles, THCA flower, etc.) to Connecticut: products over 5 mg total THC per container are cannabis sold only by licensed CT cannabis retailers, and 0.5-5 mg products need an in-state moderate-THC hemp vendor registration. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-420 ('high-THC hemp product'), as explained by CT Dept. of Consumer Protection, Office of Cannabis knowledge base
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH products to Connecticut: since April 2, 2026 kratom (leaves, stem, any extracts) and 7-hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances. Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 21a-243-7(c)(44), (47) (as amended by PR2025-018, eff. 4/2/2026)
- New rule — 18+: Don't sell or ship a laser pointer to a Connecticut buyer under 18. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-206e
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, trigger cranks or binary triggers to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-206g
- New rule — 21+: Connecticut: semi-automatic centerfire rifles that accept more than 5 rounds may be transferred only to buyers 21+ (other long guns 18+). Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-37a(b)
- New rule — 16+: Connecticut allows the legal sparklers and fountains to be sold only to buyers 16 or older. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-357(a) (age)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship unfinished ('80%') frames or lower receivers to Connecticut consumers; they must be serialized and transferred like a pistol (permit/eligibility certificate and background check). Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-206j
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes, e-liquids or vapor-product components to consumers in Connecticut; since October 1, 2025 they may be shipped only to Connecticut-registered ENDS dealers or manufacturers. Conn. Gen. Stat. 21a-418a(a)-(b)
Delaware
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or send 3D-printer gun, receiver or major-component files to anyone in Delaware who isn't a licensed manufacturer. 11 Del. C. 1463
- New rule — can't ship: Delaware bans sale and possession of fireworks without a display permit except small sparklers, non-aerial non-explosive sparkling devices, snakes, smoke and trick noisemakers; do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks to Delaware. 16 Del. C. § 6901(a)-(c)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or shipped in Delaware only to buyers 21 or older. 4 Del. C. 904(a)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Breweries and distilleries may not ship beer or spirits to Delaware consumers: there is no beer or spirits direct-shipper license. 4 Del. C. 719(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship alcohol to Delaware consumers: selling alcohol in Delaware without a Delaware license is a crime, and the direct shipper license is for wineries only. 4 Del. C. 901(4)
- New rule — needs a license: Since Aug. 15, 2026, wineries may ship wine to Delaware households only with a Wine Direct Shipper License from the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (max 3 nine-liter cases per household per year). 4 Del. C. 526
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons (as Delaware defines them) into Delaware. 11 Del. C. 1466
- New rule — 21+: Delaware bars transferring any firearm to someone under 21 (narrow exceptions for certain long guns). 11 Del. C. 1445(a)(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC beverages to Delaware consumers: since Oct. 21, 2026 they may be sold only in person (or store pickup) at licensed package stores or retail marijuana stores, never by mail or online delivery. 4 Del. C. § 1309A (85 Del. Laws c. 394)
- New rule — 18+: Delaware allows sale of the legal sparklers, small fountains, snakes, smoke items and poppers only to buyers 18 or older. 16 Del. C. § 6901(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors, bump stocks, trigger cranks or other rapid-fire devices (likely including binary and forced-reset triggers) to Delaware. 11 Del. C. 1444(a)(3), (a)(6)
- New rule — 21+: Only sell stilettos to Delaware buyers who are 21 or older: 24 Del. C. § 903 bars selling the § 901 weapons (stilettos, knuckles, other personal-defense weapons) to anyone under 21. 24 Del. C. § 903
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship switchblade (automatic) knives to Delaware: 24 Del. C. § 901 still says no person, licensed or not, may possess, sell or offer one for sale, even though the Title 11 switchblade offense was repealed in 2025. 24 Del. C. § 901
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship unserialized unfinished frames/receivers or frame build kits to Delaware; only serialized ones, shipped by a federally licensed dealer/manufacturer (to an FFL for transfer), are allowed. 11 Del. C. 1459A
District of Columbia
- New rule — can't ship: The District of Columbia bans firecrackers and any fireworks that explode or fly (bottle rockets, Roman candles, shells, salutes); do not ship them to DC. DC Fire and EMS, Frequently Asked Questions About Fireworks (Office of the Fire Marshal)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold or delivered in DC only to buyers 21 or older; small direct shipments (one case per person per month) need no DC permit. D.C. Code 25-781(a)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons or .50 BMG rifles into the District of Columbia; they cannot be registered. D.C. Code 7-2502.02(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship any flavored tobacco or nicotine product (including menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes/e-liquids, flavored cigars and flavored nicotine pouches) to the District of Columbia. D.C. Code 7-1721.08(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship unserialized frames/receivers or ghost-gun kits, suppressors or suppressor parts, or bump stocks to the District of Columbia; possessing them is a crime. D.C. Code 7-2505.01; 22-4514(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, HHC, THC-O or other chemically converted hemp cannabinoid products to DC: THC-type (tetrahydro-/hexahydrodibenzopyran) compounds not naturally contained in cannabis are listed as Schedule I synthetic cannabinoids. D.C. Code § 48-902.04(6)(A)(viii), (xx)
Federal
- New rule — needs a license: FedEx carries wine to consumers only for licensed shippers approved under a signed FedEx Alcohol Shipping Agreement, with adult signature. FedEx alcohol shipping requirements: approved shippers and agreement
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers by FedEx: FedEx carries only wine direct to consumers. FedEx how to ship alcohol: wine only to consumers
- New rule — needs a license: UPS carries wine, beer and spirits only for licensed shippers that have signed the UPS Agreement for Approved Wine/Beer/Spirits Shippers, with adult signature. UPS: How To Ship Wine
- New rule — can't ship: Never ship wine, beer or spirits by USPS: all alcoholic beverages are nonmailable under federal law. 18 U.S.C. 1716(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship M-80s, cherry bombs, silver salutes, aerial bombs, firecrackers over 50 mg, or 'dragon eggs'/cracker balls to consumers anywhere in the U.S.; they are federally banned hazardous substances. 16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(3), (a)(8), (a)(9) (banned hazardous substances: fireworks)
- New rule — can't ship: FDA's position is that CBD or THC foods, drinks and dietary supplements cannot lawfully be shipped across state lines, so interstate online sales of CBD/THC gummies, beverages or supplements are federally prohibited. FDA Q&A: FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including CBD (Q9, Q10; 21 U.S.C. 321(ff)(3)(B), 331(ll))
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell a laser marketed as a pointer (or for amusement/demonstration) whose output exceeds 5 mW (Class IIIa/3R); FDA treats such products as violative anywhere in the US. 21 CFR 1040.11(b), (c)
- New rule — can't ship: FedEx will not carry firearms unless the shipper is an FFL with an approved FedEx Firearms Shipping Compliance Agreement. FedEx: How to ship firearms (carrier policy, not law)
- New rule — can't ship: FedEx does not accept fireworks (its Division 1.4 explosives acceptance excludes fireworks); don't ship fireworks by FedEx. FedEx Ground hazardous materials: How to ship (materials restrictions; accepted classes)
- New rule — can't ship: FedEx does not accept cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco, smokeless tobacco, hookah/shisha or vaping products, even from licensed shippers. FedEx: Guidelines for Tobacco Shipping (carrier policy)
- New rule — needs a license: Never ship a gun, or a serialized frame or receiver, directly to a consumer; it can go only to a licensed firearms dealer (FFL) who does the background check and hands it over. 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(5)
- New rule — 21+: Licensed sellers may not sell handguns, or frames/receivers and kits that are 'firearms' other than rifles or shotguns, to anyone under 21 (rifles and shotguns: 18+). 18 U.S.C. 922(b)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: DEA treats HHC and any THC made by chemically converting hemp CBD (most delta-8/delta-10, THC-O, HHC products) as Schedule I synthetic THC; don't ship them anywhere in the US. 21 CFR 1308.11(d) - Specific listing for hexahydrocannabinol (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, May 4, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: From Nov. 12, 2026, hemp products containing cannabinoids that the cannabis plant cannot naturally produce (e.g. THC-O acetate, HHC and other lab-made cannabinoids) are excluded from the federal hemp definition and are Schedule I nationwide. Pub. L. 119-103, div. B, sec. 2019 (140 Stat. 1003)
- New rule — can't ship: From Dec. 11, 2026 (unless Congress extends the delay again), federal law no longer treats as hemp any consumer product with more than 0.4 mg total THC (incl. THCA) per container or any synthesized/converted cannabinoid, so delta-8/THCA/hemp-THC edibles and hemp flower become federally illegal marijuana everywhere in the US. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, sec. 781 (139 Stat. 558), amending 7 U.S.C. 1639o
- New rule — can't ship: Concentrated 7-OH products (more than 1 mg 7-OH per gram/mL, or 7-OH more than 1% of the mitragynine content) are about to become federal Schedule I nationwide (DEA order expected on or after Nov. 13, 2026), and FDA already says 7-OH can't lawfully be sold as a supplement or food; don't sell 7-OH tablets or shots. DEA notice of intent, 91 FR 65370 (Oct. 14, 2026), proposed 21 CFR 1308.11(h)(96)-(97)
- New rule — can't ship: Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl ("MP", "pseudo") and the 7-OH derivatives MGM-15/MGM-16 are temporarily Schedule I nationwide; don't sell or ship products containing them anywhere in the US. 21 CFR 1308.11(h)(89)-(91) (DEA temporary scheduling order, 91 FR 54948, Aug. 26, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Never sell or ship auto sears, lightning links, 'Glock switches' or other parts that convert a gun to fully automatic; they are machineguns under federal law and cannot be sold to civilians. 18 U.S.C. 922(o); 26 U.S.C. 5845(b)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship a suppressor or any suppressor-only part (tubes, baffles, wipes, kits) to a consumer; it is an NFA firearm that moves only through licensed/SOT dealers with an ATF-approved, registered transfer. 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(25)
- New rule — 21+: Sell tobacco and nicotine products (vapes, cigarettes, RYO, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine pouches) only to buyers 21 or older; for vapes, cigarettes, RYO and smokeless tobacco, remote sales must also verify age and identity at checkout against a government-sourced database and ship with adult-signature-plus-photo-ID delivery (PACT Act). 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not send cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, smokeless tobacco or any vape product (devices, e-liquids with or without nicotine, pods, parts) to consumers through USPS. 18 U.S.C. 1716E(a), (b)(1)-(2), (b)(3)(A), (b)(4)(A)
- New rule — needs a license: Treat an unfinished ('80%') frame or receiver that can readily be completed as a firearm: it needs a serial number and may ship only to an FFL, not to a consumer. Selling it together with a jig or template makes it a frame/receiver outright. 27 CFR 478.12(c)
- New rule — can't ship: UPS will not ship cigarettes or little cigars to consumers in any state. UPS: Shipping Tobacco (carrier policy) — cigarettes to consumers
- New rule — can't ship: UPS does not accept consumer ("common") fireworks, including sparklers; don't ship fireworks by UPS. UPS Prohibited Items (U.S. Tariff Terms and Conditions summary)
- New rule — needs a license: UPS carries hemp and CBD products only for shippers with a UPS contract for them, and never carries vape products; don't ship hemp/CBD by UPS without that agreement. UPS Prohibited and Restricted Items (U.S. Tariff/Terms summary)
- New rule — can't ship: UPS will not carry any vaping product (devices, e-liquids, parts; any nicotine content) anywhere in its US network. UPS: Shipping Tobacco (carrier policy)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail any fireworks (1.4G consumer fireworks, sparklers, or 1.4S novelties like snaps and party poppers) through USPS; all are nonmailable explosives. USPS Publication 52, § 341.2 (Explosives, Hazard Class 1: mailability)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail a handgun or handgun frame/receiver through USPS; only licensed dealers/manufacturers may mail handguns, to other licensees, with PS Form 1508. USPS Publication 52, 432.1-432.2
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail THCA flower or synthetic/converted-cannabinoid products by USPS: Pub 52 allows hemp only if it meets the federal hemp definition and every applicable law, and keeps tracking any 'successor' definition. USPS Publication 52, sec. 453.37 Hemp-Based Products
- New rule — needs a license: Treat a gun build kit that can readily be finished into a working gun (including 'buy build shoot' kits with a frame/receiver blank) as a firearm: serialize it and ship only to an FFL. 27 CFR 478.11 ("Firearm", "Firearm muffler or firearm silencer")
Florida
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship wine, beer or spirits to Florida buyers under 21; get an adult (21+) signature at delivery. Fla. Stat. § 562.11(1)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Florida consumers from out of state, whether you are the producer or a retailer. Fla. Stat. § 561.545(1), (3), (5)
- New rule — 21+: Florida buyers of any firearm must be 21+. Fla. Stat. 790.065(13)
- New rule — can't ship: Florida makes retail sale of fireworks (anything beyond State Fire Marshal-approved sparklers and listed novelties) unlawful; do not sell aerial or exploding fireworks to Florida consumers. Fla. Stat. § 791.02(1)
- New rule — 21+: Sell hemp extract products meant to be eaten, drunk or inhaled (CBD oils, gummies, delta-8/delta-9 hemp edibles, hemp vapes/flower) to Florida buyers 21 or older only. Fla. Stat. § 581.217(7)(a)(1), (b), (c), (d) (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship high-THCA hemp flower or pre-rolls to Florida: hemp is defined by total delta-9 THC (THC + THCA), so flower over 0.3% total THC is not hemp and is treated as marijuana. Fla. Stat. § 581.217(3)(e), (f) (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products to Florida: 7-hydroxymitragynine above 1 mg/g (solids) or 1 mg/mL (liquids), or with less than 100 parts mitragynine per part 7-OH, plus 7-acetoxymitragynine, MGM-15 and MGM-16, are temporarily Schedule I. Fla. Admin. Code R. 2ER26-2 (Dept. of Legal Affairs emergency rule, eff. 8/18/2026), Notice 31270974
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold in Florida only to buyers 21 or older. Fla. Stat. § 500.92 (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes, e-liquids or nicotine pouches to Florida consumers unless you hold a Florida retail nicotine products dealer permit (or retail tobacco products dealer permit) from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Fla. Stat. 569.45(1)(b), (2)(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks or other devices that make a semi-auto fire faster (likely including binary and forced-reset triggers) into Florida. Fla. Stat. 790.222
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to Florida any disposable or closed-pod vape listed on the Florida Attorney General's directory of nicotine dispensing devices attractive to minors. Fla. Stat. 569.311(2), (8), (10); 569.312(1)
Georgia
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Georgia buyers under 21; the carrier must get a 21+ adult signature. O.C.G.A. § 3-6-31(d)(3), (d)(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Georgia consumers; Georgia has no direct-shipper license for them. O.C.G.A. § 3-3-32(b) (as reproduced in 2015 HB 607)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Georgia consumers only with a Wine Special Order Shipping License from the Georgia Department of Revenue. O.C.G.A. § 3-6-31(a)-(d)(2), (d)(4), (f)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Georgia consumers. O.C.G.A. § 3-3-32(a) (as reproduced in 2015 HB 607)
- New rule — 21+: Consumable hemp/CBD products may be sold in Georgia only to buyers 21 or older. O.C.G.A. § 16-12-241(a) (enacted by 2024 SB 494)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower or pre-rolls (including THCA flower) to Georgia: offering hemp flower or leaves for sale at retail is unlawful regardless of THC level. O.C.G.A. § 2-23-4(a)(7)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCA or other intoxicating hemp products to Georgia: 2026 SB 33 (Act 461) reportedly bans sale of consumable hemp products whose total THC or other intoxicating cannabinoid concentration exceeds 0.3%. 2026 Ga. SB 33 (Act 461), signed May 11, 2026 - Georgia Senate 2026 Composite Status (Session Final, May 14, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship consumable hemp/CBD products (anything ingested, absorbed or inhaled) to Georgia consumers unless you hold a Georgia Department of Agriculture retail consumable hemp establishment license, which is issued only for a physical retail location in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 2-23-4.1(a)(3); § 2-23-6.2(b)(4), (d) (as of 2024 session)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, enhanced/synthetic kratom, or any kratom product over 1 mg 7-OH per serving or 0.5 mg 7-OH per gram to Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-13-122(a)-(c) (2024 HB 181)
- New rule — 21+: Georgia: kratom, kratom products and extracts may be sold only to buyers 21 or older (ID check required when age is in doubt). O.C.G.A. § 16-13-121(a) (as amended by 2024 HB 181)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom vape cartridges, e-liquids or other kratom made to be vaporized to Georgia: selling or delivering it into the state is a crime. O.C.G.A. § 16-13-121(b), (c) (2024 HB 181)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes or e-liquids to Georgia consumers unless you are a Georgia-licensed vapor products dealer making a delivery under O.C.G.A. 48-11-4.2; otherwise vapor products may only be sold face-to-face. O.C.G.A. 48-11-4.1(a), 48-11-4.2 (as quoted by Public Health Law Center, Nov. 2025)
Hawaii
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Hawaii buyers under 21; the carrier must get a 21+ signature. HRS § 281-78(b)(1)(A); § 281-1 ("minor")
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Hawaii consumers; Hawaii authorizes direct shipment of wine only. HRS § 281-101(b)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Hawaii consumers only with a Direct Wine Shipper Permit from the liquor commission of each destination county. HRS § 281-33.6(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Hawaii consumers. HRS § 281-33.6(d)
- New rule — 21+: Hawaii buyers need a county permit to acquire, issued only to people 21+; every firearm must go through that process. HRS 134-2(d)(1)
- New rule — 18+: Hawaii makes it a felony to distribute any fireworks to minors (under 18). HRS § 132D-12
- New rule — can't ship: Hawaii makes it a felony to send or receive any fireworks by air delivery, including mail, courier or commercial carrier. HRS § 132D-5.2
- New rule — can't ship: Hawaii makes it a felony to import or distribute any fireworks (including sparklers, fountains, snakes and novelty items) without a county license, and licensees may sell only to buyers holding a permit; do not ship fireworks to Hawaii consumers. HRS § 132D-7
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD or THC gummies, edibles, beverages or other foods containing hemp cannabinoids to Hawaii: adding cannabinoids or hemp to food for sale is prohibited. HRS § 328G-3(e)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10/HHC/THC-O or other converted or synthetic cannabinoid products, hemp vapes, THCA flower or other intoxicating hemp products to Hawaii: products with artificially derived cannabinoids, over 0.3% THC, or made for inhalation may not be sold. HRS § 328G-3(f), (g), (h)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary (pull-and-release) triggers, trigger cranks or similar devices (likely incl. forced-reset triggers) to Hawaii. HRS 134-8.5
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to Hawaii. HRS 134-8(a), 134-1 (ghost gun)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship unserialized frames/receivers or gun build kits to Hawaii; buying them to assemble a gun is a felony and ghost guns are banned. HRS 134-10.2
Idaho
- New rule — can't ship: Idaho allows retail sale only of nonaerial common fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners, smoke, snakes); do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (including firecrackers) to Idaho consumers. Idaho Code §§ 39-2606, 39-2609(3)
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Idaho buyers under 21. Idaho Code § 23-603
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Idaho consumers; Idaho authorizes direct shipment of wine only. Idaho Code § 23-602
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Idaho consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper Permit from the Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control. Idaho Code § 23-1309A(1)-(3), (8)-(9)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Idaho consumers. Idaho Code § 23-1309A(6), (10)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD/hemp products that contain any THC (full- or broad-spectrum with detectable THC) to Idaho: THC outside licensed industrial hemp is Schedule I and unlicensed THC-containing material is presumed marijuana. Idaho Code § 37-2705(d)(29)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10/HHC/THCA, hemp delta-9 edibles, or hemp flower/pre-rolls/vapes to Idaho: Idaho treats THC-containing hemp material possessed without a hemp license as presumptively marijuana, and lists all tetrahydrocannabinols (except the permitted amount in licensed industrial hemp) in Schedule I. Idaho Code § 37-2701(u)
Illinois
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Illinois buyers under 21. ILCC Winery Shipper's License application: age 21 requirement
- New rule — can't ship: Breweries and distilleries may not ship beer or spirits directly to Illinois consumers. 235 ILCS 5/6-29.1(b) (beer and spirits producers; as quoted in Lebamoff Enterprises v. Rauner)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Illinois consumers. 235 ILCS 5/6-29.1(b) (retailers; as quoted in Lebamoff Enterprises v. Rauner, 909 F.3d 847 (7th Cir. 2018))
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Illinois consumers only with a Winery Shipper's License from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. 235 ILCS 5/6-29 and 5/5-1(r) (Winery Shipper's License; ILCC application)
- Outcome changed — needs a license: Before shipping ammunition to Illinois you must collect a copy of the buyer's valid FOID card or concealed-carry license plus Illinois driver's license or state ID, and ship only to the address on those documents. 430 ILCS 65/3(a), (b-5)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons, assault weapon attachments (parts specifically designed to make a gun an assault weapon), .50 cal rifles or .50 BMG ammo into Illinois. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.9(b), (a)(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes or e-cigarettes/vapes to Illinois consumers unless you are licensed in Illinois (distributor for cigarettes; retailer under the Cigarette Tax / Tobacco Products Tax Acts for e-cigarettes). 720 ILCS 678/5(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Illinois bans sale and possession of consumer fireworks except for holders of a local consumer display permit; do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks to Illinois consumers. 425 ILCS 35/2
- New rule — 21+: Intoxicating hemp products may be sold in Illinois only to buyers 21+ (in force June 12, 2026; superseded by il-hemp-intoxicating-ban from November 12, 2026). Ill. SB 3222 (2026), 21+ provision - Office of the Governor press release, June 12, 2026
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, THC-P, HHC, THCA, hemp delta-9 edibles or hemp flower to Illinois: from November 12, 2026 intoxicating hemp is reclassified as cannabis and may be sold only through Illinois-licensed cannabis dispensaries; until then sales are 21+ only. Ill. SB 3222 (104th G.A., signed June 12, 2026) - Office of the Governor press release, June 12, 2026
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to Illinois. 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(6)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers, build kits or unserialized guns to Illinois consumers; they may go only to federal firearms importers, manufacturers or dealers. 720 ILCS 5/24-5.1(a)-(c)
Indiana
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Indiana buyers under 21; delivery requires a 21+ signature. Wine Institute Indiana DTC summary: age verification and 21+ signature
- New rule — can't ship: Breweries and distilleries may not ship beer or spirits directly to Indiana consumers. ATC Advisory Opinion 23-01 (beer and spirits producers)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Indiana consumers. ATC Advisory Opinion 23-01 (only direct wine seller permittees may ship to Indiana consumers: retailers)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Indiana consumers only with a Direct Wine Seller's Permit from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. IC 7.1-3-26 (direct wine seller's permit), per ATC Advisory Opinion 23-01
- New rule — can't ship: Do not mail or ship cigarettes to Indiana consumers in remote sales; only drop shipments billed through an Indiana distributor are allowed. IC 24-3-5-4.5(a)-(b), (d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship e-liquid stronger than 75 mg/mL nicotine to Indiana. IC 7.1-7-5-1.1(e)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship e-liquid or prefilled e-liquid products to Indiana consumers unless the e-liquid comes from an Indiana-permitted e-liquid manufacturer (Indiana ATC list) and you hold an Indiana retailer tobacco sales certificate. IC 7.1-7-5-1.1(a)-(b), (e)
- New rule — 18+: Indiana prohibits selling or delivering consumer fireworks, sparklers, fountains, snakes, smoke items and trick noisemakers to anyone under 18. IC 22-11-14-8(a)-(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to Indiana e-liquid or prefilled e-liquid products made in or sourced from a foreign-adversary nation listed in 15 CFR 791.4 (e.g. China) unless the product is FDA-authorized or has a pending PMTA. IC 7.1-7-2-12.5; 7.1-7-4-8(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, THC-O, THCP or other intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to Indiana: the Indiana Attorney General's January 2025 official opinion treats these THC variants as Schedule I controlled substances under IC 35-48-2-4. IC 15-15-13-6 (Indiana Code 2019 compilation hosted by the Office of Indiana State Chemist)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, hemp cigarettes or THCA flower to Indiana: smokable hemp is excluded from lawful hemp products and dealing in smokable hemp is a crime under IC 35-48-4-10.1; products over 0.3% total delta-9 THC (including THCA) are not hemp. IC 15-15-13-6.5 (Indiana Code 2019 compilation hosted by the Office of Indiana State Chemist)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or any mitragynine / 7-hydroxymitragynine product to Indiana: both alkaloids are listed "synthetic drugs", which are Schedule I controlled substances. Ind. Code § 35-48-2-4(a), (g)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship products containing nicotine analogues (e.g. 6-methyl nicotine) to Indiana. IC 7.1-7-5-5(a)-(b)
Iowa
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Iowa buyers under 21; a 21+ signature is required at delivery. Iowa Code § 123.47(1); § 123.3 ("legal age")
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer directly to Iowa consumers from out of state. Iowa Code § 123.135(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits directly to Iowa consumers; the state has the exclusive right to import liquor. Iowa Code § 123.22(1)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Iowa consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper Permit from the Iowa Department of Revenue. Iowa Code § 123.187(1), (2)(b)-(d), (3)-(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Iowa consumers from out of state. Iowa Code § 123.187(2)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not make delivery sales of tobacco, vapor or nicotine products to Iowa consumers unless you hold an Iowa retail permit (out-of-state sellers get one for their principal place of business). Iowa Code 453A.47A(1), (3)
- New rule — 18+: Iowa allows consumer fireworks but only for buyers 18 or older. Iowa Code § 727.2
- New rule — 21+: Ingestible or topical CBD/hemp products may be sold into Iowa only to buyers 21 or older, and only by a seller registered with Iowa HHS. Iowa Code § 204.14D (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, hemp cigarettes or hemp/CBD vapes to Iowa: possessing, transporting or distributing hemp intended for inhalation is a serious misdemeanor. Iowa Code § 204.14A (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp THC products to Iowa: a consumable hemp product may hold no more than 0.3% total THC and no more than 4 mg THC per serving and 10 mg per container; anything over that is not a lawful hemp product. Iowa Code § 204.2(2) (2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship vapor products to Iowa consumers unless the product is listed on the Iowa Department of Revenue vapor products directory. Iowa Code 453A.52A(1)
Kansas
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Kansas buyers under 21; the carrier must get a 21+ adult signature. K.S.A. 41-350(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Kansas consumers; Kansas authorizes direct shipment of wine only. K.S.A. 41-104(a) (beer and spirits)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Kansas consumers only with a Special Order Shipping License from the Kansas Department of Revenue, ABC. K.S.A. 41-350(a)-(c), (e), (g)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Kansas consumers. K.S.A. 41-104(a) (wine from retailers)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC-O, THCP, THCA or other intoxicating hemp THC products to Kansas: THC of any isomer is Schedule I unless it sits in a lawful hemp product with no more than 0.3% total THC (all isomers combined) by weight, which intoxicating products almost never meet. K.S.A. 65-4105(h)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, hemp cigarettes/cigars or hemp/CBD vape products to Kansas: selling them in Kansas is a crime, and hemp buds may be sold only to Kansas-licensed hemp processors/producers. K.S.A. 2-3908(a), (b), (c)
Kentucky
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products to Kentucky: 7-hydroxymitragynine concentrated above 400 ppm dry weight is a Schedule I controlled substance. 902 KAR 55:015 § 1(2)(c)
- New rule — 21+: Do not sell or ship alcohol to Kentucky buyers under 21; delivery requires an ID check and a 21+ signature. KRS 243.028(2)-(4)
- New rule — needs a license: Producers may ship wine, beer or spirits to Kentucky consumers only with a Direct Shipper Type A License from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. KRS 243.027(2)-(3), (6)-(7)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Kentucky consumers. KRS 244.165(1)-(2)
- New rule — 18+: Kentucky prohibits giving or selling consumer fireworks (including sparklers and fountains) to anyone under 18. KRS 227.715(8)
- New rule — 21+: Delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP, hemp delta-9 and other adult-use hemp cannabinoid products may be shipped to Kentucky only to buyers 21+, in packages marked "Adult-use only", and only if the shipper and each product are registered with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. 902 KAR 45:012, Section 1(1) and Section 2(3)-(6)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC (intoxicating cannabinoid) beverages to Kentucky consumers: they may be sold only by Kentucky ABC-licensed package retailers or shipped by manufacturers holding an ABC direct shipper Type B licence, like alcohol, to buyers 21+. KRS 243.401(2)-(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, hemp cigarettes/cigars or THCA flower to Kentucky: hemp buds and floral material may not be sold direct to consumers, hemp cigarettes/cigars may not be made for retail sale, and marketing hemp floral material without a KDA licence carries marijuana penalties (KRS 260.858). 902 KAR 45:021, Section 1(4) and Section 2(3), (5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, kratom over 2% 7-OH in the alkaloid fraction, or synthetic-alkaloid kratom to Kentucky. KRS 217.2202(2)(c)-(d) (effective until July 1, 2027)
- New rule — 21+: Kentucky: kratom products may be sold only to buyers 21 or older (until July 1, 2027, when all kratom sales are banned). KRS 217.2202(1) (effective until July 1, 2027)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nicotine vapes to Kentucky unless the product is FDA-authorized or has a timely PMTA still under FDA review (or a stayed/appealed or rescinded denial). KRS 438.316(1); 438.305 ("authorized nicotine vapor product")
Louisiana
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Louisiana only to buyers 21 or older; a 21+ recipient must show proof of age at delivery. La. R.S. 26:359(B)(1)(a),(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Louisiana; all beer and spirits must go through a Louisiana-licensed wholesaler. La. R.S. 26:359(A)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship still/sparkling wine to Louisiana consumers only with the out-of-state direct shipment permit from the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) plus Department of Revenue shipping authority. La. R.S. 26:359(B)(4)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state retailers may ship still/sparkling wine to Louisiana consumers only with the ATC retailer direct shipment permit plus Department of Revenue authority. La. R.S. 26:359(B)(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes to consumers in Louisiana. La. R.S. 47:872
- New rule — 21+: CBD and other consumable hemp products may be sold into Louisiana only to buyers 21+, and only by a seller holding a Louisiana ATC retail (remote retailer) permit selling LDH-approved products. La. R.S. 3:1482(A)(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls, THCA flower, or hemp/CBD vapes to Louisiana: selling any consumable hemp product for inhalation or any floral hemp material for retail use is prohibited. La. R.S. 3:1482
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp THC products to Louisiana: products must be LDH-approved and may not exceed 5 mg total THC per serving and 40 mg per package (beverages 5 mg per 12+ oz container; oil tinctures 1 mg per mL), and products made from non-naturally-occurring THC derivatives (e.g. converted delta-8, HHC, THC-O) are banned. La. R.S. 3:1483(A), (B)(6)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or any mitragynine / 7-hydroxymitragynine product to Louisiana: both are Schedule I controlled substances. La. R.S. 40:964, Schedule I(G)(1)-(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship vapes, e-cigarettes or alternative nicotine products (e.g. nicotine pouches) to Louisiana unless the product is on the Louisiana ATC Vapor and Alternative Nicotine Products directory. Louisiana ATC: VAPE Directory & Information (Act 414 of 2023)
Maine
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Maine only to buyers 21 or older; carrier must get a 21+ adult signature with photo ID. 28-A M.R.S. §1403-A(4)-(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Breweries may not ship beer directly to Maine consumers. 28-A M.R.S. §2077-B(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship any alcohol (wine, beer or spirits) to Maine consumers; only licensed wineries may direct-ship. 28-A M.R.S. §1403-A(1)(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits to Maine consumers; only the State bureau may import spirits. 28-A M.R.S. §2073-A(1)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Maine consumers only with a wine direct shipper license from the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. 28-A M.R.S. §1403-A(2)
- New rule — 21+: Maine prohibits selling, furnishing or delivering consumer fireworks to anyone under 21. 8 M.R.S. § 223-A(11)
- New rule — 21+: Delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, HHC, THC-O, THCP and other potentially intoxicating hemp products may be sold into Maine only to buyers 21 or older. 7 M.R.S. § 2231(12)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any tobacco or nicotine product (cigarettes, vapes and e-liquids with or without nicotine, pouches, smokeless, pipe tobacco, non-premium cigars) to consumers in Maine. 22 M.R.S. 1555-F(1)-(2), (6)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Maine; they must be serialized by a federal licensee and buyers must pass a background check. 25 M.R.S. 2037(1)(B), (E)
Maryland
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Maryland only to buyers 21 or older; adult signature required for wine deliveries. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §2-150(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Maryland; no permit exists for out-of-state beer or spirits direct shipment, and violations are a felony. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §6-327
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Maryland consumers only with a Direct Wine Shipper's Permit from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, via a carrier holding a Maryland common carrier permit. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §2-143(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Retailers may not ship wine to Maryland consumers; only licensed wine manufacturers can get a direct wine shipper's permit. Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis §2-144(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons (as Maryland defines them, incl. copycat weapons) into Maryland. Md. Code, Criminal Law 4-303
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes ordered online or by mail to consumers in Maryland. Md. Code, Bus. Reg. 16-223(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes or e-liquids to Maryland consumers unless you hold a Maryland electronic smoking devices retailer licence. Md. Code, Bus. Reg. 16.7-213(a); 16.7-101(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Maryland bans sale, possession and discharge of fireworks without a State Fire Marshal permit; do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (or other 1.4G items beyond plain sparklers and ground sparkling devices) to Maryland consumers. Md. Code, Public Safety § 10-110
- New rule — 21+: Maryland bars selling a handgun (regulated firearm) to anyone under 21. Md. Code, Public Safety 5-134(b)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC products (delta-8/9/10, THCA flower, hemp flower, vapes or edibles) to Maryland if they exceed 0.5 mg THC per serving or 2.5 mg per package; only Maryland cannabis licensees may sell them, to buyers 21+. Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 36-1102
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to Maryland any kratom product with 7-hydroxymitragynine above 2% of the alkaloid fraction or containing synthetic mitragynine/7-OH (concentrated or synthetic 7-OH products). Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-2E-02(b)(1)(iii)-(v)
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold in Maryland only to buyers 21 or older. Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-2E-02(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Maryland bars retailers from selling a kratom product that FDA has not recognized as a dietary ingredient or approved drug; FDA has not recognized kratom, so treat kratom sales to Maryland as prohibited. Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 21-2E-02(a)(2)(ii)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship other tobacco products (cigars, smokeless, RYO, pipe tobacco) ordered online to Maryland consumers unless you are a Maryland-licensed OTP retailer or tobacconist shipping premium cigars or pipe tobacco. Md. Code, Bus. Reg. 16.5-217(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary or burst triggers, trigger cranks, hellfire triggers or other devices that increase rate of fire (incl. forced-reset triggers) to Maryland. Md. Code, Criminal Law 4-305.1, 4-301(m)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Maryland. Md. Code, Public Safety 5-701(h), 5-703(a)
Massachusetts
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Massachusetts only to buyers 21 or older; carrier must get a 21+ signature and check ID. M.G.L. c. 138 §34
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Massachusetts; chapter 138 authorizes direct shipment only for wine. M.G.L. c. 138 §2
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Massachusetts residents only with a direct wine shipper license from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. M.G.L. c. 138 §19F(b),(e)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Massachusetts consumers; the direct wine shipper license is only for wine manufacturers. M.G.L. c. 138 §19F(g)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault-style firearms (as Massachusetts defines them) into Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 140, s. 131M(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Massachusetts bans sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks, including sparklers and fountains; do not ship any fireworks to Massachusetts addresses. M.G.L. c. 148, § 39
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship any flavored tobacco or nicotine product (including menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes/e-liquids with or without nicotine, flavored pouches and cigars) to consumers in Massachusetts, online or otherwise. M.G.L. c. 270, § 28(a) ("characterizing flavor", "tobacco product"), (b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD or hemp-THC foods, gummies or drinks to Massachusetts; state food rules bar hemp-derived CBD/THC in food and beverages. Mass. DPH FAQ: CBD and THC in Food Manufactured or Sold in Massachusetts
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8 or other converted/intoxicating hemp THC products to Massachusetts; the state hemp program prohibits their sale and treats delta-8 as a controlled substance. MDAR Hemp Program memo 'Delta-8 THC' (Dec. 12, 2022)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship raw hemp flower or pre-rolls to Massachusetts consumers; MDAR prohibits retail sale of raw flower/whole-plant hemp. MDAR FAQs: Sale of Hemp-Derived Products in the Commonwealth
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship high-THCA hemp flower to Massachusetts: hemp is measured on combined delta-9 + THCA, so flower over 0.3% total THC is marijuana that only Cannabis Control Commission licensees may sell. M.G.L. c. 128, § 116
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes or e-liquids with more than 35 mg/mL nicotine to Massachusetts consumers; they may be sold only in-person at adult-only retail tobacco stores or smoking bars. 105 CMR 665.010(C) (as quoted by Public Health Law Center, Nov. 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary triggers, trigger cranks, forced-reset triggers or other rate-of-fire devices to Massachusetts; possessing them is a felony. M.G.L. c. 269, s. 10(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 269, s. 10A
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Massachusetts consumers; they are 'firearms' under MA law, must be serialized, and may be sold only through a MA-licensed dealer to a licensed buyer. M.G.L. c. 140, s. 121 (definitions)
Michigan
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Michigan only to buyers 21 or older; verify age at order and at delivery. MCL 436.1701(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Breweries may not ship beer to Michigan consumers by common carrier; Michigan has no beer direct shipper license. MCL 436.1203(12)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Michigan consumers; only Michigan-located licensed retailers may ship by common carrier. MCL 436.1203(1)-(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits to Michigan consumers from out of state; spirits must be imported by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. MCL 436.1203(7)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Michigan consumers only with a direct shipper license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. MCL 436.1203(4)
- New rule — 18+: Michigan prohibits selling consumer fireworks (aerial and audible items such as cakes, rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers) to anyone under 18; verify age by photo ID. MCL 28.462(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10/THCA or other intoxicating hemp THC products to Michigan: any product over 0.3% total THC (THCA and all isomers count) is regulated marihuana that only state-licensed marihuana businesses may sell. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) (Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act § 3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not make online/remote sales of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smoking or smokeless tobacco) to Michigan consumers unless you hold a Michigan unclassified acquirer licence. MCL 205.423(1)
Minnesota
- New rule — can't ship: Minnesota bans sale and possession of fireworks other than small non-explosive, non-aerial sparkling items, snakes, smoke and novelties; do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (firecrackers, rockets, Roman candles, cakes, mortars) to Minnesota. Minn. Stat. § 624.21
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Minnesota only to buyers 21 or older; direct-shipped wine requires an adult (21+) signature. Minn. Stat. 340A.417(a)-(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Minnesota; no statute authorizes out-of-state beer or spirits direct shipment. Minn. Stat. 340A.401
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Minnesota consumers; the shipping exception covers only wineries. Minn. Stat. 340A.417(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC or CBD edibles, drinks, tinctures, flower or vapes to Minnesota unless you hold a Minnesota OCM hemp/cannabis license: unlicensed sale or importation for sale to Minnesota consumers is prohibited. Minn. Stat. § 342.09, subds. 4-5
- New rule — 18+: Minnesota allows the legal sparklers, small fountains, snakes, smoke and novelty items only for buyers 18 or older, verified by photo ID. Minn. Stat. § 624.20
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, burst triggers, binary triggers or machine gun conversion kits to Minnesota; owning them is a felony. Minn. Stat. 609.67, subds. 1(d), 2(a)
Mississippi
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Mississippi only to buyers 21 or older; direct-shipped wine requires a 21+ signature at delivery. Miss. DOR, ABC FAQ (legal drinking age; direct wine recipients 21+)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Mississippi; only permitted beer wholesalers may bring beer in, and spirits go only through the state ABC. Miss. DOR, ABC FAQ (importation; spirits not eligible for direct shipment)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Mississippi residents only with a Direct Wine Shipper Permit from the Mississippi Department of Revenue (ABC). Miss. DOR, Direct Wine Shipper Permit guidance (SB 2145, 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Mississippi consumers; the Direct Wine Shipper Permit is limited to wine manufacturers and their fulfillment providers. Miss. DOR, Direct Wine Shipper Permit eligibility (manufacturers/fulfillment providers only)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship ENDS products (devices, e-liquids, pods, disposables) to Mississippi unless the product is on the Mississippi DOR ENDS Product Directory (from Oct. 1, 2026). Miss. Code Ann. 75-102-2 (via MS DOR Notice 72-26-06, May 7, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC or CBD products meant to be eaten, drunk, smoked or vaped to Mississippi: the Attorney General says non-FDA-approved hemp products for human ingestion/consumption are Schedule I controlled substances unless sold by a licensed medical cannabis dispensary. Miss. Att'y Gen. Op. to Rep. Lee Yancey (June 11, 2025), construing Miss. Code §§ 41-29-113(d)(23), (31) and 41-29-139(a)
Missouri
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Missouri only to buyers 21 or older; licensed carriers must check ID and get an adult signature. RSMo 311.310.1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to consumers in Missouri from out of state; no direct shipper license exists for beer or spirits. RSMo 311.050
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Missouri residents only with a wine direct shipper license from the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. RSMo 311.185.2
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Missouri consumers; the wine direct shipper license is only for wine manufacturers. RSMo 311.185.1
- New rule — 21+: From November 12, 2026, sell CBD and other hemp cannabinoid products shipped to Missouri only to buyers 21 or older. RSMo § 195.900.2(4), .11(2) (SS HCS HB 2641, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: From November 12, 2026, do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Missouri (synthetic/converted cannabinoids like delta-8, THCA flower, hemp flower/pre-rolls, delta-9 gummies or other solid edibles); they are treated as marijuana that only Missouri-licensed dispensaries may sell. RSMo § 195.900 (Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act), enacted by SS HCS HB 2641 (2026), eff. Nov. 12, 2026
Montana
- New rule — 21+: Sell and deliver alcohol in Montana only to buyers 21 or older; direct-shipped wine needs a 21+ signature. MCA 16-6-305(1)(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Breweries may ship beer to a Montana consumer only after registering with the Department of Revenue and only if the buyer holds a beer connoisseur's license. MCA 16-4-903
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Montana consumers. MCA 16-6-301
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits (or wine over 16% ABV) to Montana consumers; liquor is sold only through state agency liquor stores. MCA 16-6-303
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship table wine to Montana consumers only with a direct shipment endorsement from the Montana Department of Revenue. MCA 16-4-1101
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship fireworks to Montana by mail order/online; Montana bans mail-order sales of all fireworks, including permissible consumer fireworks and sparklers. MCA 50-37-103(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, HHC, THC-O or other synthetic/converted cannabinoid products to Montana; offering them for sale is prohibited. MCA 16-12-117
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any hemp product that contains delta-9 THC (edibles, flower, pre-rolls, vapes, full-spectrum CBD) to Montana consumers; since 2025 Montana bans retail sale of hemp products with any total delta-9 THC. MCA 50-31-239 (SB 375, Ch. 394, L. 2025)
Nebraska
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. Neb. Rev. Stat. 53-180
- New rule — needs a license: Producers (wineries, breweries, distilleries) may ship wine, beer or spirits to Nebraska consumers only with a Manufacture Direct Sales Shipping License from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Neb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.15(5),(9)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state retailers may ship wine, beer or spirits to Nebraska consumers only with a Retail Direct Sales Shipping License from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Neb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.15(6)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapes, e-cigarettes or e-liquids to consumers in Nebraska; delivery sales of ENDS are prohibited. Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1429.05(1)-(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship consumer fireworks into Nebraska from out of state; only Nebraska-licensed distributors and jobbers may bring fireworks into the state. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1248(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC-O or other chemically converted/synthetic THC products to Nebraska; the Attorney General treats synthetically produced THC as a Schedule I controlled substance and is suing sellers. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-405, Schedule I(c)(14)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH / synthesized-alkaloid kratom products, or smokable/vape/injectable kratom, to Nebraska: they are adulterated kratom products that may not be sold. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3809
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold into Nebraska only to buyers 21 or older; online sellers must use an age-verification system. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3803
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wire sparklers to Nebraska; they are excluded from legal consumer fireworks. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1244
Nevada
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. NRS 202.055
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to Nevada consumers, even as the producer; only wine (up to 12 cases/yr per resident) may be shipped direct. NRS 369.490(2)-(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from an out-of-state retailer to Nevada consumers; Nevada has no retailer direct-shipping license. NRS 369.490(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Wine producers (suppliers) may ship wine to Nevada residents 21+ (max 12 cases per resident per year) without a DTC permit, but must pay Nevada wine excise tax and meet supplier obligations. NRS 369.462-369.468
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10 or other intoxicating hemp THC products to Nevada: hemp products whose combined THC isomers exceed the hemp limit are 'marijuana' under NRS 453.096, sellable only by licensed cannabis establishments. NRS 453.139; NRS 453.096(1)(d), (2)(c)
- New rule — 18+: Kratom products may be sold into Nevada only to buyers 18 or older. NRS 597.998
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks or similar rate-of-fire devices to Nevada; importing or possessing them is a felony. NRS 202.274(1)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Nevada; only licensed importers/manufacturers may deal in them. NRS 202.3625, 202.363
New Hampshire
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. RSA 179:5, I
- New rule — needs a license: Producers and retailers may ship beer to New Hampshire consumers only with a Direct Shipper Permit from the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (max 27 gallons per consumer per year). RSA 178:27, IV-V
- New rule — needs a license: Producers and retailers may ship wine or spirits to New Hampshire consumers only with a Direct Shipper Permit from the New Hampshire Liquor Commission. RSA 178:27, I-III
- New rule — 21+: Sell consumer fireworks into New Hampshire only to buyers 21 or older. RSA 160-C:2
- New rule — 21+: From January 1, 2027, sell hemp products that contain any THC or THCA (edibles, flower, vapes) to New Hampshire buyers only if they are 21 or older. 2026 N.H. Laws ch. 275 (SB 624-FN), §§ 4, 8-9 (new RSA 179:5, III), eff. Jan. 1, 2027
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, other THC-isomer products or high-THCA hemp flower to New Hampshire if they exceed 0.3% THC by dry weight (all isomers counted; THCA counted from Jan. 1, 2027). RSA 439-A:2, V; RSA 439-A:4 (current and as amended by 2026, 275:1-2, eff. Jan. 1, 2027)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship sparklers (class C wire or stick sparklers) to New Hampshire; their sale and possession are prohibited. RSA 160-B:16
New Jersey
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell, post or send 3D-printer files for guns, receivers, magazines or gun parts to anyone in New Jersey who isn't a NJ-licensed manufacturer. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(l)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, firecrackers) to New Jersey; only sparklers, fountains and novelties are legal for consumers. N.J.S.A. 21:3-2(a), (b)(2)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. N.J.S.A. 2C:33-17(a); 9:17B-1(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to New Jersey consumers, even as the brewery or distillery. N.J.S.A. 33:1-50; 33:1-10(3d)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from an out-of-state retailer to New Jersey consumers; New Jersey issues no retailer direct-shipping license. N.J.S.A. 33:1-2(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state wineries may ship wine to New Jersey consumers only with an Out-of-State Winery License from the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (max 12 cases per person per year). N.J.S.A. 33:1-10(2e)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault firearms (as New Jersey defines them) into New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(g)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored vapes or e-liquids (any flavor other than tobacco, including menthol and mint) to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.12(a), (e)
- New rule — 21+: New Jersey bars transferring a handgun to anyone under 21. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-10(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to New Jersey: since April 13, 2026 any hemp product with synthesized/converted cannabinoids (delta-8, HHC, THC-O etc.), more than 0.4 mg total THC (incl. THCA) per container, or flower above 0.3% total THC is legally cannabis and may be sold only by licensed cannabis businesses. N.J.S.A. 4:28-8 (as amended by P.L.2025, c.215, s.1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell any hemp-derived cannabinoid product (including non-intoxicating CBD oils, CBD foods/beverages, hemp flower and vapes) online to New Jersey buyers: N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10f(b) makes any online retail sale unlawful. N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10f(b) (P.L.2025, c.215, s.8b, as amended by P.L.2026, c.7)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, trigger cranks or machine gun conversion devices to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(ee), (ff), (pp); 2C:39-9(j); 2C:39-3(l)
- New rule — 16+: Sell sparklers, fountains and novelties into New Jersey only to buyers 16 or older. N.J.S.A. 21:3-2(b)(2) (age)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(g); 2C:39-3(c); 2C:39-9(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or unserialized gun-build kits to New Jersey; buying them to build a gun is a second-degree crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(k)
New Mexico
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. NMSA 1978 60-7A-3(F)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to New Mexico consumers (producers or retailers); New Mexico permits direct shipment of wine only. NMSA 1978 60-7A-3(A)-(B)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state wineries may ship wine to New Mexico residents only with a Direct Wine Shipment Permit from the NM Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (max 2 cases per month per resident). NMSA 1978 60-6A-11.1
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may ship wine to New Mexico adults only if their home state gives New Mexico reciprocal shipping privileges (max 2 nine-liter cases per month). NMSA 1978 60-7A-3(E)
New York
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or send 3D-print/CNC gun files to New York buyers unless they hold both a NY gunsmith license and a federal firearms license. N.Y. Penal Law 265.10(11)
- New rule — can't ship: New York bans selling or possessing consumer fireworks other than ground/hand-held sparkling devices, so do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, firecrackers) to New York. N.Y. Penal Law § 270.00(2)(a)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 65(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer directly to New York consumers, even as the brewery. N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 102(1)(a)-(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from an out-of-state retailer to New York consumers. N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 102(1)(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state craft-size distilleries may ship their own spirits to New York residents only with an Out-of-State Direct Shipper's License from the NY State Liquor Authority (max 36 cases per resident per year). N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 68
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state wineries may ship wine to New York residents only with an Out-of-State Direct Shipper's License from the NY State Liquor Authority (max 36 cases per resident per year). N.Y. Alco. Bev. Cont. Law 79-c
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes to consumers in New York. N.Y. Pub. Health Law 1399-ll(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell flavored nicotine vapor products (any flavor other than tobacco, including menthol and mint) to New York. N.Y. Pub. Health Law 1399-mm-1(1)-(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship forced-reset triggers to New York; they are likely 'rapid-fire modification devices' that New Yorkers may not possess. N.Y. Penal Law 265.01-c
- New rule — 21+: Hemp flower, hemp vapes/concentrates and any hemp product over 0.5 mg total THC per serving may be sold in New York only to verified buyers 21 or older (and only by an OCM-licensed retailer). 9 NYCRR 114.11(b), 114.16(a) (as amended eff. Dec. 13, 2023)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to New York: Part 114 bans delta-8/delta-10 and other synthetic or converted cannabinoids, caps orally consumed hemp products at 1 mg total THC per serving and 10 mg per package (tinctures 100 mg/package), and limits all products to 0.3% total THC (THCA counted). 9 NYCRR 114.8(a), (b)(1) (as amended eff. Dec. 13, 2023)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp pre-rolls, hemp cigarettes/cigars, or hemp flower labeled for smoking or bundled with papers/pipes to New York: only licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries may sell them. N.Y. Cannabis Law § 91(12)-(13)
- New rule — can't ship: Only sellers holding a New York OCM cannabinoid hemp retailer license (online sellers included) may sell CBD/hemp cannabinoid products to New York consumers, and only products that meet Part 114 (NY-compliant testing, labeling, 15:1 CBD:THC ratio, THC caps). N.Y. Cannabis Law § 93(1)
- New rule — 21+: Kratom may be sold into New York only to buyers 21 or older (photo ID required). N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1399-mmm
- New rule — needs a license: Semi-automatic rifles can go to New York buyers only through a NY dealer and only if the buyer holds a NY semiautomatic rifle license (21+). N.Y. Penal Law 265.66
- New rule — 18+: Sell sparkling devices (fountains, wooden sparklers, smoke items, party poppers, snappers) into New York only to buyers 18 or older. N.Y. Penal Law § 270.00(2)(a)(iv) (age)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors, bump stocks, trigger cranks, binary or burst triggers, or assault weapons to New York; selling, shipping or possessing them is a crime. N.Y. Penal Law 265.10(1)-(3), (10)-(11)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unfinished ('80%') or unserialized frames/receivers or frame/receiver build kits to New York; selling them is a felony and only NY-licensed gunsmiths/dealers may possess them. N.Y. Penal Law 265.63, 265.64
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship nicotine vapes, e-liquids or pods to consumers in New York; they may be shipped only to NY-registered vapor products dealers. N.Y. Pub. Health Law 1399-ll(1-a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship metal wire hand-held sparklers to New York; they are classed as banned fireworks (wooden-stick sparklers are allowed as sparkling devices). N.Y. Penal Law § 270.00(1)(a)(iv) (metal wire sparklers)
North Carolina
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. N.C.G.S. 18B-302(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits directly to North Carolina consumers, even as the brewery or distillery. N.C.G.S. 18B-109(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from an out-of-state retailer to North Carolina consumers; it is a Class I felony. N.C.G.S. 18B-102.1
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to North Carolina consumers only with a Wine Shipper Permit from the NC ABC Commission (max 2 cases per month per person). N.C.G.S. 18B-1001.1; 18B-1001.2
- New rule — can't ship: North Carolina bans sale and possession of fireworks other than the exempt sparklers, fountains, snakes, smoke items and trick noisemakers, so do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, firecrackers) to North Carolina. N.C.G.S. 14-410(a), (a2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not make remote sales of cigars, pipe tobacco or alternative nicotine products (e.g. nicotine pouches) to North Carolina consumers unless you hold a North Carolina other-tobacco-products licence and collect NC excise and sales tax. N.C. Gen. Stat. 105-113.38A; 105-113.4(8a)-(8b)
- New rule — 16+: Sell sparklers, fountains, snakes, smoke devices and snappers into North Carolina only to buyers 16 or older. N.C.G.S. 14-410(b)
North Dakota
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. N.D.C.C. 5-01-09
- New rule — needs a license: Producers and retailers may ship wine, beer or spirits to North Dakota consumers only with a Direct Shipping License from the ND Tax Commissioner. N.D.C.C. 5-01-16
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship fireworks into North Dakota to consumers; only North Dakota-licensed wholesalers and retailers may bring fireworks into the state. N.D.C.C. § 23-15-04(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC-O, THCP or other chemically derived/converted cannabinoid products, or any hemp product over North Dakota's THC limits (incl. high-THCA flower), to North Dakota: they are not allowable hemp and are Schedule I tetrahydrocannabinols. N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-18.1-01(4), (5), (10), (11)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp delta-9 THC gummies/drinks to North Dakota unless each serving has 5 mg total THC or less and the product has more than 15 times as much CBD (or other non-THC cannabinoids) as THC. N.D. Admin. Code § 7-20-01-01(2), 7-20-01-04
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp/CBD vape cartridges, disposables or other hemp-extract inhalants to North Dakota: a hemp extract used to make an inhalant is excluded from allowable hemp commodities. N.D. Cent. Code §§ 4.1-18.1-04.3, 4.1-18.1-04.4
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, kratom extracts/concentrates, pressed pills or edibles with more than 0.05% (or 1 mg) 7-OH to North Dakota: they are Schedule I. N.D. Cent. Code § 19-03.1-05(3)(lll)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom to North Dakota: sale requires an Attorney General processor/retailer licence, and no licences can issue until the AG adopts rules. N.D. Cent. Code ch. 51-38 (2026 Sp. Sess. S.L. ch. 661, HB 1628, § 6)
Ohio
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold and delivered only to persons 21 or older. Ohio Rev. Code 4301.69(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from an out-of-state retailer to Ohio consumers. Ohio Rev. Code 4303.236
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits directly to Ohio consumers, even as the distillery. Ohio Rev. Code 4303.25
- New rule — needs a license: Breweries and wineries may ship their own beer or wine to Ohio consumers only with an S-1 permit (or S-2 for wineries making 250,000+ gal) from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. Ohio Rev. Code 4303.232
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vapor products to consumers in Ohio; they may be shipped only to licensed Ohio distributors/retail dealers and similar authorized recipients. R.C. 2927.023(A)(1), (B)(1)-(2)
- New rule — 18+: Sell consumer fireworks for Ohio buyers only to persons 18 or older. R.C. 3743.65(D)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 1.4G consumer fireworks to Ohio consumers; fireworks may be shipped into or within Ohio only to Ohio-licensed manufacturers, wholesalers or exhibitors. R.C. 3743.66(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Ohio: since March 20, 2026 any hemp product with synthesized/converted cannabinoids (delta-8, HHC, THC-O, etc.), more than 0.4 mg total THC (THCA counted) per container, or flower over 0.3% total THC is not hemp and is treated as marihuana. Ohio Rev. Code § 928.01(C), (E) (as amended by S.B. 56, 136th G.A.)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls or hemp vapes containing THC to Ohio: any final hemp product with more than 0.4 mg total THC (THCA counted) per container is marihuana, and even 0.3%-total-THC flower exceeds that in any package over about 0.13 g. Ohio Rev. Code § 3719.01(M)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, kratom extracts/concentrates or any other mitragynine-related compound product to Ohio: they are Schedule I. Only natural kratom leaf / ground leaf powder is excluded. Ohio Adm.Code 4729:9-1-01.1
Oklahoma
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. 37A O.S. § 6-120(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Oklahoma consumers; Oklahoma has no direct-shipper permit for breweries, distilleries or retailers. 37A O.S. § 6-101(A)(4)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Oklahoma residents only with a Direct Wine Shipper's Permit from the Oklahoma ABLE Commission. 37A O.S. § 3-106(A)-(C)(8)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Oklahoma consumers; only permitted wineries may. 37A O.S. § 3-106(C)(9)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes to consumers in Oklahoma; only licensed distributors/wholesalers, bonded warehouses and government recipients may receive them. 68 O.S. 317.9(A) (as quoted by Public Health Law Center, Nov. 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer fireworks to Oklahoma consumers by mail order/online; Oklahoma allows sales only at licensed in-state retail locations. 68 O.S. § 1623(C)
- New rule — can't ship: Oklahoma's drug law lists "tetrahydrocannabinols" in Schedule III and defines them as THCs chemically synthesized to emulate marijuana THC, expressly including those derived from industrial hemp, so chemically converted products (delta-8/delta-10 made from CBD, HHC, THC-O, etc.) are at legal risk in Oklahoma. Okla. Stat. tit. 63, §§ 2-101(31)(h), 2-101(49), 2-208
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH-enhanced or synthesized-alkaloid kratom products to Oklahoma: vendors may not sell kratom products with synthesized alkaloids or 7-OH above 1% of total alkaloids. 63 O.S. § 1-1432.2(5)
- New rule — 18+: Kratom products may be sold into Oklahoma only to buyers 18 or older. 63 O.S. § 1-1432.4
Oregon
- New rule — can't ship: Oregon allows only ground-based consumer fireworks (fountains, sparklers, spinners, torches, wheels); do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks there. ORS 480.111(2), (5)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. ORS 471.410(2)
- New rule — needs a license: Breweries and retailers may ship beer to Oregon residents only with an OLCC Direct Shipper Permit, max 2 cases (9 L each) per resident per month. ORS 471.282(5)-(11)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship distilled spirits to Oregon consumers; Oregon is a control state and the direct shipper permit does not cover spirits. ORS 471.405(2)-(3)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries and retailers (in or out of state) may ship wine or cider to Oregon residents only with an OLCC Direct Shipper Permit. ORS 471.282(1)-(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship consumer fireworks to Oregon; the public may buy only state-listed ground items in person, taking direct delivery from an Oregon retail permit holder. ORS 480.120(1)
- New rule — 21+: Hemp flower and hemp vapes (and any hemp product containing 0.5 mg or more total THC, or whose lab test cannot show it is under 0.5 mg) may be sold in Oregon only to buyers 21 or older. OAR 845-026-0300
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Oregon consumers: delta-8, HHC, THC-O and other artificially derived cannabinoids are banned unless OLCC-approved as non-intoxicating, all hemp items are capped at 0.3% total THC (so THCA flower is out), and edibles/beverages are capped at 2 mg total THC per serving and 20 mg per container. OAR 845-026-0400 (as amended eff. 05/20/2025; minor correction 06/23/2026)
- New rule — 21+: Kratom food/beverage/supplement products may be sold into Oregon only to buyers 21 or older. ORS 475.398
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary, burst or forced-reset triggers, trigger cranks, hellfire triggers or auto switches into Oregon; transporting them into the state is a Class B felony. ORS 166.352
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits into Oregon; only FFL dealers may sell them there, and only serialized with records kept. ORS 166.267(1)(a)
Pennsylvania
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. 47 P.S. § 4-493(1) (Liquor Code § 493(1))
- New rule — needs a license: Beer may be shipped to Pennsylvania residents only by sellers holding a home-state wholesaler or retailer license plus a PLCB Direct Malt or Brewed Beverage Shipper License, max 192 oz per resident per month. 47 P.S. § 4-448 (Liquor Code § 448)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship distilled spirits to Pennsylvania consumers; Pennsylvania is a control state and spirits are sold through PLCB stores. 47 P.S. § 4-491(1) (Liquor Code § 491(1))
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Pennsylvania residents only with a Direct Wine Shipper License from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). 47 P.S. § 4-488(b)-(d) (Liquor Code § 488)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Pennsylvania consumers; only licensed wine producers with a direct wine shipper license may. 47 P.S. § 4-491(11) (Liquor Code § 491(11))
- New rule — 18+: Sell consumer fireworks for Pennsylvania buyers only to persons 18 or older. 3 Pa.C.S. § 1104(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship nicotine e-cigarettes/vapes to Pennsylvania consumers unless the product is on the Pennsylvania Attorney General electronic cigarette directory. Act 57 of 2025 (HB 1425), Fiscal Code amendment: electronic cigarette directory, subsec. (n)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship consumer fireworks to Pennsylvania buyers; online orders must be picked up at a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture-licensed facility. 3 Pa.C.S. § 1107(9)
Rhode Island
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship aerial consumer fireworks (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, mortars) or firecrackers to Rhode Island; they require display permits. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-13-1(a)
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-8-1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, beer or spirits from out of state to Rhode Island consumers; online, phone and mail orders can't be shipped there. R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-4-8
- New rule — can't ship: Since July 1, 2026, don't sell or ship assault-style 'prohibited firearms' to Rhode Island buyers. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47.2-2
- New rule — 21+: Rhode Island bars selling any firearm to a buyer under 21. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-37
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored vapes/e-liquids to Rhode Island consumers; only tobacco- and menthol-flavored ENDS are allowed. R.I. Gen. Laws 44-20-61(a)-(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship unserialized frames/receivers or ghost-gun kits to Rhode Island; ghost guns (incl. unserialized frames or receivers) and 3D-printed guns are banned. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-8(d)-(e)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Rhode Island: consumable hemp products are capped at 1 mg total THC per serving, 5 mg per package and 0.3% total THC (THCA and all isomers counted), and converted/synthetic cannabinoids (delta-8 etc.) are prohibited. 560-RICR-10-20-1 (Rhode Island Industrial Hemp Program, Cannabis Control Commission) §§ 1.5(A)(2), (H), (P), (LL); conversion prohibition; 1.11(G), (H), (K)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship ingestible or inhalable hemp/CBD products (CBD oils, gummies, drinks, capsules, hemp flower, pre-rolls, vapes) to Rhode Island consumers: they may be sold only by a Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission-licensed CBD retailer, only to buyers 21+, after ID check. R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-26-5(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH/synthetic kratom, smokable/vape/injectable kratom, or kratom foods and beverages to Rhode Island: they are contraband even for licensees. R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-3
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom to Rhode Island consumers unless you hold a Rhode Island Department of Health kratom retailer license (and buy only from RI-licensed distributors); sales are 21+ with photo ID. R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.12-6
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks, binary triggers or trigger cranks to Rhode Island; possessing them is a felony. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-2(3), (4), (9), (20)
- New rule — 16+: Sell sparklers, fountains, ground spinners and novelties into Rhode Island only to buyers 16 or older. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-13-1(a) (age)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship suppressors or suppressor parts to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-20
South Carolina
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-50(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer to South Carolina consumers; no direct-to-consumer beer shipping is authorized. S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-340
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship distilled spirits to South Carolina consumers. S.C. Code Ann. §§ 61-6-2820, 61-6-2900
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to South Carolina residents only with an Out-of-State Shipper's License from the SC Department of Revenue, max 24 bottles per person per month. S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-747(A)-(D)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to South Carolina consumers; only licensed wineries may. S.C. Code Ann. § 61-4-747(G)
- New rule — 16+: Sell fireworks into South Carolina only to buyers 16 or older. S.C. Code § 40-56-220(C), (D)
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold into South Carolina only to buyers 21 or older. S.C. Code § 44-53-2020
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom products containing fully synthetic mitragynine or 7-OH to South Carolina. S.C. Code § 44-53-2020(A)(2)(c)
South Dakota
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. SDCL 35-9-1.1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to South Dakota consumers; only wine has a direct shipper license. SDCL 35-4-67
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship their own wine to South Dakota consumers only with a Wine Direct Shipper License from the SD Department of Revenue, max 12 cases (9 L each) per person per year. SDCL 35-12B-2, 35-12B-5
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to South Dakota consumers; only licensed wineries may ship wine they produced. SDCL 35-12B-9, 35-12B-15
- New rule — 21+: Sell hemp products containing THCA (or any remaining lawful intoxicating hemp cannabinoid) to South Dakota only to buyers 21 or older. SDCL § 34-20B-117
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC-O, THCP or any other cannabinoid made by chemically converting hemp/CBD to South Dakota: selling hemp products containing chemically derived cannabinoids is a crime. SDCL § 34-20B-118
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls or hemp/CBD vapes to South Dakota: selling industrial hemp for smoking or inhaling is a misdemeanor. SDCL § 38-35-21
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship THCA hemp flower to South Dakota: hemp is measured on total delta-9 THC (THC + THCA), so flower over 0.3% total THC is not hemp (and smokable hemp is banned anyway). SDCL § 38-35-1(3), (5), (7), (17)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom products with 7-OH above 2% of the alkaloid fraction or any synthetic mitragynine/7-OH to South Dakota. SDCL 34-20B-115.1
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold into South Dakota only to buyers 21 or older. SDCL 34-20B-115
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff or any other tobacco-containing product to consumers in South Dakota. SDCL 10-50-99
Tennessee
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-217(b) (2009 Pub. Ch. 348)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Tennessee consumers; Tennessee licenses direct shipping of wine only, from wineries. Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-402(b) (as amended by 2009 Pub. Ch. 348 § 3)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine to Tennessee consumers only with a Winery Direct Shipper License from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-217(a), (c)-(e) (2009 Pub. Ch. 348)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Tennessee consumers; only licensed wineries may (unlicensed shipping is a Class E felony). Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-217(g) (2009 Pub. Ch. 348)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD products containing delta-9 THC (full-spectrum) to Tennessee consumers: any hemp product with delta-9 THC up to 0.3% is a regulated HDCP that may not be shipped directly to consumers since January 1, 2026. Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-7-102(3)(A)(ii) applied to CBD products; § 57-7-113(a) (2025 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 526)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp THC products (delta-8/delta-9 edibles, hemp flower, vapes) to Tennessee consumers: since January 1, 2026 all HDCP sales must be face-to-face at a TABC-licensed retail location and shipping to consumers is unlawful. Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 57-7-106(b)(4)-(5), 57-7-113(a) (2025 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 526)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship THCA flower or any hemp product over 0.3% total THC (THCA counted), synthetic cannabinoids or THCP products to Tennessee: selling them is a Class A misdemeanor since January 1, 2026. Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-7-114(a) (2025 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 526)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship any kratom product (leaf, powder, extract, 7-OH or synthetic analog) to Tennessee: since July 1, 2026 possessing kratom is a Class A misdemeanor and selling or delivering it a Class C felony. 2026 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 950 (HB 1649 / SB 1656), § 2 (new section in Tenn. Code Ann. Title 39, Ch. 17, Part 4)
Texas
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol may be sold only to buyers 21 or older. Tex. Alco. Bev. Code §§ 106.01, 106.03
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Texas consumers: no permit exists for out-of-state producers or retailers to do so, and unpermitted shipping is a crime. Tex. Alco. Bev. Code §§ 54.09, 54.12
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship their own wine to Texas consumers only with an Out-of-State Winery Direct Shipper's Permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Tex. Alco. Bev. Code §§ 54.01-54.03
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Texas consumers; only wineries holding the direct shipper's permit may. Tex. Alco. Bev. Code § 107.07(f)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to Texas any e-liquid or vape product (with or without nicotine) wholly or partly manufactured in, or marketed as made in, China or another foreign-adversary country. Tex. Health & Safety Code 161.0876(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship to Texas vape products whose packaging uses cartoons, celebrities, candy/food imagery or youth trade dress, that are disguised as other objects (pens, phones, toys, etc.), or that contain cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom, kava, mushrooms or tianeptine. Tex. Health & Safety Code 161.0876(b)(1)-(2), (4)
- New rule — 16+: Sell fireworks for Texas buyers only to persons 16 or older. Tex. Occ. Code § 2154.252(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship 1.4G consumer fireworks to Texas consumers by mail order/online; Texas allows sales to the public only at authorized retail locations. Tex. Occ. Code § 2154.252(b)
- New rule — 21+: Texas: every consumable hemp product (CBD oils, foods, hemp delta-9 edibles, smokable hemp) may be sold only to buyers 21+, with ID verification before the sale. 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 300.701 (DSHS; adopted rules effective March 31, 2026; emergency rule from Oct. 2, 2025)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8 THC (or other converted/synthetic THC) products to Texas: the Texas Supreme Court (Sky Marketing) held delta-8 is a controlled substance and DSHS's schedule making that explicit took effect July 31, 2026. DSHS Consumable Hemp Program page (Tex. Dep't of State Health Servs. v. Sky Marketing Corp.; delta-8 scheduling)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship THCA hemp flower or pre-rolls to Texas: since March 31, 2026 DSHS measures the hemp limit as total delta-9 THC (THCA counted), so flower over 0.3% total is not a lawful consumable hemp product. 25 Tex. Admin. Code §§ 300.101(44)-(45), 300.302(c)(3), 300.303(a) (DSHS; effective March 31, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom products with 7-OH above 2% of the alkaloid fraction or containing any synthetic alkaloid (incl. synthetic 7-OH) to Texas. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 445.003
- New rule — 18+: Kratom products may be sold into Texas only to buyers 18 or older. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 445.004
Utah
- New rule — 21+: Alcoholic products may not be sold or furnished to anyone under 21 (a "minor" under Utah Code 32B-1-102). Utah Code 32B-4-403
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer to Utah consumers: out-of-state brewers and beer sellers may ship only to licensed beer wholesalers (third-degree felony otherwise). Utah Code 32B-4-401(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship wine, spirits, heavy beer (over 5% ABV) or flavored malt beverages to Utah consumers: shipping liquor into Utah except to the state DABS and a few licensees is a third-degree felony. Utah Code 32B-4-401(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD/hemp-cannabinoid foods or beverages to Utah: selling a cannabinoid product added to a conventional food or beverage is unlawful. Utah Code § 4-41-105(2)(a)(iii)(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship CBD products to Utah unless the product (or product class) is registered with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and you hold an industrial hemp retailer permit; THC-containing products may be sold only to buyers 21+. Utah Code §§ 4-41-104(1), 4-41-402, 4-41-103.3(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship firecrackers, rockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial shells/mortars or cakes over 500 g of composition to Utah consumers; these "dangerous explosives" are banned. Utah Code 53-7-222(1)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tobacco, vapes, e-liquids or nicotine products to consumers in Utah; retail sales must be face-to-face and mail/internet orders may only be taken from Utah-licensed persons. Utah Code 76-9-1107(2), (4)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship flavored e-cigarette products to Utah. Utah Code 76-9-1114(2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Utah: only products with naturally occurring cannabinoids are allowed, artificially derived cannabinoids (delta-8/delta-10 made from CBD, HHC, THCP, THC acetates) are non-compliant, and THC plus THC analogs may not exceed 10% of total cannabinoids, 5 mg per serving or 150 mg per package. Utah Code § 4-41-102(2), (6), (8), (19), (26)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp flower, pre-rolls or hemp/CBD vapes to Utah: selling a cannabinoid product that is smokable flower is unlawful and a product intended for an electronic cigarette is not a lawful cannabinoid product. Utah Code § 4-41-105(2)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH products, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl or kratom extracts to Utah: 7-OH is Schedule I except as naturally present in compliant pure leaf kratom. Utah Code § 58-37-108(2) (Schedule I, subdivision (viii)); § 58-37-406
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom to Utah consumers unless you are a Utah-registered kratom retailer (which requires a Utah retail tobacco specialty business licence) selling registered pure-leaf products to buyers 21+. Utah Code § 4-45-104
Vermont
- New rule — 21+: Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or furnished to anyone under 21. 7 V.S.A. § 658(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Vermont consumers; only licensed producers may ship (7 V.S.A. 277). 7 V.S.A. § 281
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits (or fortified wine over 16% ABV) to Vermont consumers: all spirits must be imported through the state Board of Liquor and Lottery (control state). 7 V.S.A. § 63(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state wineries and breweries may ship their own wine/beer to Vermont residents only with an Out-of-State Consumer Shipping License from the Vermont Division of Liquor Control. 7 V.S.A. § 277
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump-fire stocks to Vermont; possessing one is a crime. 13 V.S.A. 4022
- New rule — 21+: Vermont bars selling firearms to buyers under 21 unless they show a hunter-safety certificate or are military/law enforcement. 13 V.S.A. 4020
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship fireworks other than small sparklers and novelties to Vermont; possessing or using them requires a display permit. 20 V.S.A. § 3132(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Vermont: delta-8/synthetic cannabinoids, products over 0.3% total THC (THCA counted), over 1.5 mg THC per serving or 10 mg per package, or marketed for intoxicating effect are 'cannabis products' that only Vermont-licensed cannabis establishments may sell. 7 V.S.A. § 852(3), (4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp/CBD products containing more than 0.4 mg THC to Vermont buyers unless the product is registered with the Vermont Cannabis Control Board: shipping unregistered hemp bought by mail or online is a crime (up to 5 years, $5,000 per shipment). 7 V.S.A. § 834(a), (b), (d)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH products to Vermont: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are regulated drugs, illegal without a prescription. Vt. Dept. of Health, Regulated Drug Rule (Ch. 8, Subch. 9) § 7.0
- New rule — 18+: Sell hand-held sparklers into Vermont only to buyers 18 or older. 20 V.S.A. § 3132(a)(4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, little cigars, snuff, e-cigarettes/vapes, e-liquids or other nicotine substances to consumers in Vermont. 7 V.S.A. 1010(b)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't sell or ship unserialized unfinished frames/receivers or frame build kits to Vermont; only frames serialized by a federal licensee may be transferred. 13 V.S.A. 4083(a)-(b)
Virginia
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship fireworks that explode, fly or travel laterally (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, firecrackers, ground spinners/chasers that move) to Virginia; only non-moving "permissible fireworks" are legal. Va. Code § 27-97 (second paragraph)
- New rule — 21+: Alcoholic beverages may not be sold to anyone under 21. Va. Code § 4.1-304(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship spirits to Virginia consumers: spirits are sold at retail only through Virginia ABC government stores, and the shipper license covers only wine and beer. Va. Code § 4.1-119(A)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries, breweries and out-of-state retailers may ship wine and beer to Virginia consumers only with a Wine and Beer Shipper's License from Virginia ABC. Va. Code § 4.1-209.1(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault firearms (as Virginia defines them) to Virginia buyers; the 2026 law bans their sale and purchase. Va. Code 18.2-287.4:1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship intoxicating hemp products to Virginia: since August 15, 2026 a hemp product may contain no more than 0.3% total THC (THCA counted, synthetic THC isomers included) and no more than 2 mg total THC per package; anything above that is marijuana. Va. Code § 4.1-600 (definitions: edible hemp product, hemp product, hemp product intended for smoking, marijuana, regulated hemp product, tetrahydrocannabinol, total tetrahydrocannabinol)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship hemp smokables or hemp/CBD foods, drinks, gummies or tinctures to Virginia unless you hold a Virginia regulated hemp product retail facility registration: retail sale of products consumed orally or by inhalation that contain or are labeled with hemp-derived cannabinoids requires a $1,000/yr per-location registration. Va. Code § 3.2-4122(A), (D), (E)(2)
- New rule — 21+: Hemp smokables (flower, pre-rolls, hemp vapes) may be sold in Virginia only to buyers 21 or older. Va. Code § 18.2-371.2(A), (B) (eff. Oct. 1, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship 7-OH-enhanced, synthetic or semi-synthetic kratom products, or smokable/vape/injectable kratom, to Virginia. Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77)(iv),(v),(vii)
- New rule — 21+: Kratom products may be sold into Virginia only to buyers 21 or older. Va. Code § 59.1-200(A)(77)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump stocks (recoil 'trigger activators') or auto sears into Virginia. Va. Code 18.2-308.5:1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship cigars or pipe tobacco to Virginia consumers unless you hold a Virginia remote retail seller licence (and use third-party age verification, collect excise tax if nexus). Va. Code 58.1-1021.04:1(A)(3) (effective Oct. 1, 2026)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship liquid nicotine or nicotine vapor products to Virginia unless the product is on the Virginia Attorney General liquid nicotine / nicotine vapor product directory. Va. Code 59.1-293.20(A) (version effective Oct. 1, 2026)
Washington
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or send 3D/CNC code for unfinished frames or receivers to anyone in Washington who isn't a federal firearms manufacturer (or repair-only FFL dealer). RCW 9.41.327(3)
- New rule — 21+: Liquor may not be sold or supplied to anyone under 21. RCW 66.44.270(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Washington consumers from out of state: no direct-to-consumer permit exists for breweries or distilleries. RCW 66.44.090
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine, beer or spirits to Washington consumers; the wine shipper's permit is available only to wineries. RCW 66.20.365
- New rule — needs a license: Out-of-state wineries may ship their wine to Washington adults 21+ only with a Wine Shipper's Permit from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. RCW 66.20.360
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship assault weapons (as Washington defines them) into Washington. RCW 9.41.390(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship bump-fire stocks to Washington. RCW 9.41.190(1)(a)-(b)
- New rule — 16+: Sell consumer fireworks for Washington buyers only to persons 16 or older. RCW 70.77.515(2) (age)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship consumer fireworks to Washington consumers online; they may be sold only at a licensed, permitted fixed retail location. RCW 70.77.515
- New rule — 21+: Washington buyers of handguns and semi-automatic rifles must be 21+. RCW 9.41.240(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship THC-containing hemp products to Washington: any product meant to be ingested, inhaled or inserted with any detectable THC (delta-8, delta-9 edibles, THCA flower, hemp vapes/pre-rolls) is a 'cannabis product' that may be sold only by Washington-licensed cannabis retailers. RCW 69.50.101(4), (8), (49) (version effective until June 30, 2027)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless, pipe/RYO tobacco) ordered online or by mail to consumers in Washington. RCW 70.155.140(1)
- New rule — needs a license: Don't ship unserialized unfinished ('80%') frames/receivers or frame build kits to Washington consumers; unserialized ones may go only to federal licensees, and serialized ones only through a WA dealer with a background check. RCW 9.41.327(1)-(3)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship vapor products to Washington consumers unless you hold a Washington vapor product delivery sale licence (Liquor and Cannabis Board). RCW 70.345.090(1)
West Virginia
- New rule — 21+: Alcoholic liquor and beer may not be sold to anyone under 21. W. Va. Code §60-3-22(a)
- New rule — needs a license: Breweries may ship their own beer to West Virginia adults only with a Nonintoxicating Beer Direct Shipper's License from the WV ABCA, and delivery is by in-person pickup at the brand's WV distributor. W. Va. Code §11-16-6e(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship beer to West Virginia consumers; the beer direct shipper license is only for brewers (unlicensed shipping is a felony). W. Va. Code §11-16-6e(k)
- New rule — needs a license: Distilleries may sell their own spirits to West Virginia adults only with a Private Direct Shipper License from the WV ABCA, and the bottles go to a retail liquor outlet for pickup, not to the home. W. Va. Code §60-4-3c(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship spirits to West Virginia consumers; only licensed small distilleries may (unlicensed shipping is a felony). W. Va. Code §60-4-3c(k)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries and out-of-state wine retailers may ship wine to West Virginia adults only with a Direct Shipper's License from the WV Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. W. Va. Code §60-8-6(b)
- New rule — 18+: Sell consumer fireworks for West Virginia buyers only to persons 18 or older. W. Va. Code § 29-3E-11(e)
- New rule — 21+: Sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products to West Virginia only to buyers 21 or older, using an age-verification method approved by the WV Commissioner of Agriculture. W. Va. Code § 19-12E-12(g), (h), (q), (r)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship THC-containing hemp products (delta-9 edibles, delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP, THCA) to West Virginia unless you hold a WV Department of Agriculture hemp-derived cannabinoid permit, a WV business registration certificate, and each product is approved by the Department; sales only to buyers 21+ with approved online age verification. W. Va. Code § 19-12E-12(b), (c)(7), (d)(1), (m), (o)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom extracts, concentrates or 7-OH products to West Virginia: since 2026 only natural leaf (whole, crushed, powdered) qualifies as a kratom product the Commissioner can approve. W. Va. Code § 19-12F-11
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom to West Virginia unless you hold a WV Department of Agriculture kratom retailer permit and WV business registration and the product is on the Commissioner's approved list; buyers must be 21+ with online age verification. W. Va. Code § 19-12F-4
Wisconsin
- New rule — 21+: Alcohol beverages may not be sold to anyone under 21 (legal drinking age). Wis. Stat. § 125.07(1)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Wisconsin consumers: permitted carriers may deliver only wine from direct wine shippers, and no beer/spirits DTC permit exists. Wis. Stat. § 125.22
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries may ship wine they made or bottled to Wisconsin adults only with a Direct Wine Shipper's Permit from the Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages. Wis. Stat. § 125.535(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Out-of-state retailers may not ship wine to Wisconsin consumers; the direct wine shipper permit is only for wineries that manufacture and bottle the wine. Wis. Stat. § 125.535(3)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship aerial or exploding fireworks (rockets, cakes, Roman candles, firecrackers) to Wisconsin addresses unless the buyer holds a municipal user permit; possession without a permit is illegal. Wis. Stat. § 167.10(2), (3)(a), (4)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship kratom or 7-OH products to Wisconsin: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances. Wis. Stat. § 961.14(7)(mk), (mL)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not make remote sales of cigars or pipe tobacco to Wisconsin consumers unless you hold a Wisconsin remote retail seller permit and collect Wisconsin taxes. Wis. Stat. 139.815(1)-(3); 139.75(6f)
Wyoming
- New rule — 21+: Alcoholic liquor and malt beverages may not be sold or furnished to anyone under 21. W.S. 12-6-101(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship beer or spirits to Wyoming consumers: out-of-state shippers may ship only wine. W.S. 12-2-204(d)
- New rule — needs a license: Wineries and out-of-state wine retailers may ship wine to Wyoming adults only with an Out-of-State Shipper's License from the Wyoming Liquor Division. W.S. 12-2-204(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship delta-8/delta-10, HHC, THC-O or other converted/synthetic THC products, or THCA flower, to Wyoming: since July 1, 2024 hemp may contain no synthetic substance and no more than 0.3% THC counting all psychoactive THC isomers after decarboxylation; anything else is not hemp and THC is Schedule I. Wyo. Stat. §§ 11-51-101(a)(iii), (vii), (viii); 11-51-102(b); 11-51-103(f) (as amended by 2024 Wyo. Sess. Laws ch. 24, SF0032)
- New rule — 18+: Wyoming: edible products or vaping products containing any THC (including hemp delta-9 gummies, drinks and full-spectrum CBD edibles) may not be sold or delivered to anyone under 18. Wyo. Stat. §§ 14-3-301(a)(viii)-(x), 14-3-310(a)
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Alabama
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship brass or steel Teflon-coated handgun ammunition, or any similar handgun ammunition designed to penetrate body armor, to Alabama. Ala. Code § 13A-11-60
Alaska
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship pepper spray to Alaska via FedEx Ground: FedEx Ground does not carry hazardous materials, including Limited Quantity aerosol sprays, to, from or within Alaska or Hawaii. FedEx Ground hazardous materials service guide (carrier policy, not law)
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns to buyers under 18 in Alaska. AS 11.61.210(a)(6), (d)
Arizona
- New rule — 18+: Arizona: sell ammunition only to buyers 18 or older. A.R.S. § 13-3109(A), (C)
Arkansas
- New rule — 18+: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor without parental consent; sell blackjacks, saps, batons, nunchaku, throwing stars and sword canes only to buyers 18 or older. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-109(a) (as amended by Act 1051 of 2019, § 2)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to Arkansas tear gas or pepper spray containers larger than 300 ml (about 10.14 US fl oz; 300 ml ÷ 29.5735): § 5-73-124 makes possessing tear gas or pepper spray a crime except a self-defense container within that capacity. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-124(a)(2)(B) (as amended by Act 566 of 2021, § 1)
- New rule — 19+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or Tasers to Arkansas buyers 18 or younger; buyers must be at least 19. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-133
California
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship air gauge knives (knives disguised as tire air gauges) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20310
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship airsoft guns into California unless, besides the federal orange tip, the trigger guard is fully fluorescent and a 2 cm fluorescent band is fixed around the grip (pistols) or two of grip, stock and magazine (rifles). Cal. Penal Code § 16700(b)(4)
- New rule — 21+: Handgun ammunition may only be sold to buyers 21 or older (18 for long-gun ammunition); in practice all CA ammunition sales go through a licensed vendor. Cal. Penal Code 30300 (via CA DOJ FAQ)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ammunition to California consumers; it must be shipped to a California licensed ammunition vendor, which runs the DOJ eligibility check and hands it over face to face. Cal. Penal Code 30312, 30314, 30352, 30370 (via CA DOJ Ammunition Purchase FAQ)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Treat balisong (butterfly) knives with a blade 2 inches or longer as switchblades in California because the definition covers blades released by a 'flip of the wrist'. Cal. Penal Code § 17235
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship ballistic knives (blade propelled as a projectile) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 21110
- New rule — 18+: In California, sell BB, pellet, airsoft and paintball (spot marker) guns only to buyers 18 or older. Cal. Penal Code § 19910
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship belt buckle knives with a blade of at least 2.5 inches to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20410
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship cane swords (blades concealed in a cane, stick, umbrella or similar) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20510
- Products covered changed, Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship composite (e.g. plastic, polymer) or hard wooden knuckles to California. Cal. Penal Code § 21710
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship realistic-looking toy or replica guns into California: commercial sale of imitation firearms is barred unless the entire exterior is white/bright-colored or transparent. Cal. Penal Code § 20165
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship billy clubs or batons (including expandable batons), blackjacks, saps, sandbags/sand clubs or slungshots to California; making, importing, selling, giving, lending or possessing them is a crime. Cal. Penal Code § 22210
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship knives built into a lipstick case to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20610
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds (or kits to build them) to California. Cal. Penal Code 32310(a)-(b) (SB 1446, Stats. 2016, ch. 58)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship metal knuckles, including knuckle-guard knives/trench knives whose handle functions as metal knuckles, to California. Cal. Penal Code § 21810
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship shobi-zue (staff or stick concealing a blade exposed by wrist flip or mechanism) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20710
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship shuriken (throwing stars) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 22410
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns to California buyers under 18. Cal. Penal Code § 22610(a), (c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship a stun gun to California without an instruction booklet in the package. Cal. Penal Code § 22625
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship a stun gun into California unless it is stamped with the manufacturer name and has a manufacturer serial number. Cal. Penal Code § 22615
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship automatic (side-opening or OTF) or gravity knives with a blade 2 inches or longer to California; selling, transferring, or giving them is a misdemeanor. Cal. Penal Code § 21510
- Start date changed — 18+: Pepper spray / tear gas may not be sold or furnished to a minor in California; require the buyer to be 18 or older. Cal. Penal Code § 22810
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship to California pepper spray that lacks the California-required warning label, expiration date, instructions/insert, or manufacturer name and serial number. Cal. Penal Code § 22810(e)(2)-(4), (f); § 22905
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship to California pepper spray / tear gas devices that hold more than 2.5 oz net weight, fire a projectile, or dispense by any method other than an aerosol spray. Cal. Penal Code § 22810(e)(1)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship to California pepper spray / tear gas devices that hold more than 2.5 oz net weight, fire a projectile, or dispense by any method other than an aerosol spray. Cal. Penal Code § 22810(e)(1)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship to California knives commercially made as weapons that cannot be detected by a metal detector (e.g. all-plastic/ceramic/G10 stabbing weapons). Cal. Penal Code § 20810
- Start date changed — can't ship: Do not ship writing pen knives (stabbing shaft concealed in a device that looks like a pen) to California. Cal. Penal Code § 20910
Colorado
- New rule — 21+: From July 1, 2026, retail ammunition sales into Colorado are limited to buyers 21+, and shipments must use a delivery service that checks government photo ID showing 21+ and gets a signed receipt at delivery. C.R.S. 18-12-117 (HB 25-1133)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Colorado makes it a misdemeanor to possess a ballistic knife (blade shot from the handle by spring or explosive), metallic knuckles, or a blackjack, so these should not be shipped to Colorado buyers. C.R.S. § 18-12-102
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship sand clubs, sandbags, saps or slungshots to Colorado; they fall within the statutory 'blackjack' definition, and knowingly possessing one is a class 1 misdemeanor. C.R.S. § 18-12-102(2), (4), (5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship magazines holding more than 15 rounds (or shotgun magazines/extensions over the statutory limits) to Colorado. C.R.S. 18-12-301(2), 18-12-302
Connecticut
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ammunition or any firearm magazine to Connecticut consumers; the buyer must present a CT carry permit, eligibility certificate or ammunition certificate plus photo ID. Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-38m(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship armor-piercing handgun ammunition, .50 caliber armor-piercing bullets or incendiary .50 caliber bullets to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-202l(a)(1), (b)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship body armor to Connecticut: the buyer must meet the seller in person and hold a CT pistol permit or eligibility/ammunition certificate. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-341b
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell realistic-looking non-firing replica or toy guns to Connecticut: selling a facsimile firearm that could be perceived as real is prohibited. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-206c(a)-(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds to Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-202w(a)(1), (b)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns or other electronic defense weapons to Connecticut: the buyer must be 21+ and hold a Connecticut pistol permit or eligibility/ammunition certificate, which an online seller cannot verify. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-206k
Delaware
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship air guns that fire pellets, slugs or bullets larger than .177 caliber to Delaware: selling or possessing them is a crime there. 11 Del. C. § 1445(a)(1)-(2)
- New rule — 21+: Delaware bars selling or transferring firearm ammunition to anyone under 21 (class G felony). 11 Del. C. § 1445(a)(4)
- New rule — 16+: In Delaware, sell BB, air, airsoft and paintball guns only to buyers 16 or older. 11 Del. C. § 1445(a)(2)
- New rule — 16+: In Delaware, sell crossbows only to buyers 16 or older. 11 Del. C. § 1445(a)(2)
- New rule — 18+: Sell billy clubs/batons, blackjacks and bludgeons to Delaware buyers only if they are 18 or older; these are listed deadly weapons that persons under 18 may not purchase or possess. 11 Del. C. § 1448(a)(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship magazines holding more than 17 rounds to Delaware. 11 Del. C. §§ 1468-1469
District of Columbia
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ammunition or components to District of Columbia consumers; only registered gun owners may possess it and restricted pistol bullets are banned. D.C. Code 7-2506.01(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship armor-piercing pistol bullets or .50 BMG ammunition to the District of Columbia. D.C. Code 7-2501.01(2), (13A)
- Products covered changed — can't ship: Block knuckles (any durable material, including knuckle-guard knives that meet the definition), blackjacks, slungshots and sand clubs to D.C. under 22-4514(a). D.C. Code § 22-4514(a) (knuckles, blackjack, slungshot, sand club)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds to the District of Columbia. D.C. Code 7-2506.01(b)-(c) (magazines)
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns to buyers under 18 in the District of Columbia. D.C. Code § 7-2502.15(a)
Federal
- New rule — 18+: No seller (licensed or not) may sell or deliver handgun ammunition to anyone under 18. 18 U.S.C. 922(x)(1), (x)(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't mail live ammunition, primers or gunpowder through USPS; use a ground carrier that accepts limited-quantity ammunition. USPS Publication 52, 341.22 (Small Arms Ammunition)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship airsoft guns, toy guns or replica guns anywhere in the US unless they carry a CPSC-approved marking (blaze-orange muzzle plug or band, all-transparent body, or entire exterior in a listed bright color). 16 CFR 1272.1-1272.3
- Removed: Do not ship via USPS a self-defense spray that contains CN or CS tear gas; pure oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray is carved out of this ban. USPS Publication 52 § 346.21 (Irritating Materials)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not mail via USPS a spray or device containing more than 2 percent CN/CS tear gas by mass (or bulk tear gas substance); devices with 2 percent or less tear gas are classed as aerosols and are mailable by surface (flammable) or air/surface (nonflammable) under Pub 52 Appendix A. USPS Publication 52 § 346.24 (Nonmailable Division 6.1 Toxic Substances: Irritating Materials)
- New rule — 21+: Ship air guns with a muzzle velocity of 400 fps or more by USPS only with Adult Signature service (recipient 21+). USPS Publication 52, § 432 (rifles and shotguns: air guns)
- New rule — 21+: Ship concealable (pistol-size) air, airsoft or paintball guns by USPS only with Adult Signature service, so the recipient must be 21 or older. USPS Publication 52, § 432 (handguns: air guns)
Florida
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship armor-piercing handgun bullets, exploding bullets, dragon's breath shotgun shells, bolo shells or flechette shells to Florida. Fla. Stat. § 790.31
- New rule — 18+: Sell chemical sprays holding more than 2 oz of chemical to Florida buyers only if 18 or older: above 2 oz a spray is not a "self-defense chemical spray" but a "chemical weapon or device", i.e. a "weapon" that may not be furnished to a minor without parental permission. Fla. Stat. § 790.17(1)
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or other electric weapons to Florida buyers under 18. Fla. Stat. § 790.17(1)
Georgia
- New rule — 18+: Require buyers 18+ for knuckles of any material (and knuckle-guard knives) shipped to Georgia; knowingly selling them to a minor is a high and aggravated misdemeanor. O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101
Hawaii
- New rule — 21+: Sell ammunition to Hawaii buyers only if they are 21 or older. HRS 134-7(g)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship Teflon-coated or armor-penetrating ammunition, or ammunition designed to explode or segment on impact, to Hawaii. HRS 134-8(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship pepper spray to Hawaii via FedEx Ground: FedEx Ground does not carry hazardous materials, including Limited Quantity aerosol sprays, to, from or within Alaska or Hawaii. FedEx Ground hazardous materials service guide (carrier policy, not law)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship detachable pistol magazines holding more than 10 rounds to Hawaii. HRS 134-8(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns, Tasers or cartridges to Hawaii; only a Hawaii county-licensed seller may sell them, after an in-person background check and briefing, to buyers 21 or older. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-82
Idaho
- New rule — 18+: In Idaho, sell air, airsoft and paintball guns only to buyers 18 or older (cautious reading of 'any ... gun'). Idaho Code § 18-3302A
- New rule — 16+: Idaho: do not sell gunpowder or cartridges (other than shotgun shells and .22-caliber-or-smaller rifle ammunition) to anyone under 16. Idaho Code § 18-3308
Illinois
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship air guns rated 700 fps or more to Illinois: unless they fire only round BBs of .18 inch or less, they are 'firearms' that require the buyer's FOID card and a firearm transfer. 430 ILCS 65/1.1 ("Firearm")
- New rule — 16+: In Illinois, do not sell air, airsoft or paintball guns to children under 13 (the app applies 16+, the nearest available age). 720 ILCS 5/24.8-1
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship armor-piercing handgun bullets, dragon's breath, bolo or flechette shells to Illinois. 720 ILCS 5/24-2.1(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Before shipping ammunition to Illinois you must collect a copy of the buyer's valid FOID card or concealed-carry license plus Illinois driver's license or state ID, and ship only to the address on those documents. 430 ILCS 65/3(a), (b-5)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Block ballistic knives, metal knuckles or other knuckle weapons (any material), and throwing stars to Illinois addresses. 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship blackjacks, slungshots, sand clubs or sandbags to Illinois; selling, buying or possessing one is a Class A misdemeanor. 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(1) (blackjack, slungshot, sand club)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship knives with knuckle-duster handles to Illinois; "metal knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition" may not be sold or possessed. 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(1) (knuckle knives)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship handgun magazines holding more than 15 rounds to Illinois. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10 (handgun limit)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship long-gun magazines holding more than 10 rounds (or parts kits to build them) to Illinois. 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns or Tasers to Illinois; the seller must see the buyer's valid Illinois FOID card or concealed carry license before any transfer, which an online seller cannot verify. 430 ILCS 65/3(a)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Block automatic (switchblade) and OTF knives to Illinois addresses, because buying or possessing one is legal only for holders of a valid FOID card. 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(1), (e)(2)
Indiana
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship armor-piercing handgun ammunition (solid tungsten/steel/iron/brass/bronze/beryllium-copper handgun projectiles, or heavy-jacket handgun projectiles over .22) to Indiana. IC 35-47-5-11.5
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship a stun gun, electronic stun weapon or Taser to an Indiana buyer under 18. IC 35-47-8-1 to 35-47-8-5
Iowa
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship explosive or detonating bullets or dragon's breath (pyrophoric misch-metal) shotgun shells to Iowa; possessing them is a felony. Iowa Code §§ 724.1(1)(f), 724.3
- New rule — 18+: Iowa: sell rifle, shotgun and handgun ammunition only to buyers 18 or older. Iowa Code § 724.22(1), (2), (5)
Kansas
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship handgun cartridges with plastic-coated (e.g., Teflon) bullets whose core is less than 60% lead by weight to Kansas. K.S.A. 21-6301(a)(6), (e)
Kentucky
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell, ship or import armor-piercing handgun ammunition into Kentucky. KRS 237.080
Louisiana
- New rule — 18+: In Louisiana, sell air, airsoft and paintball guns only to buyers 18 or older (cautious reading of 'instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon'). La. R.S. 14:91(A)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship armor-piercing handgun bullets (steel/hard-core truncated-cone, or bullets designed or coated to penetrate body armor) to Louisiana. La. R.S. 40:1811
- New rule — 18+: In Louisiana, sell crossbows only to buyers 18 or older (cautious reading of 'instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon'). La. R.S. 14:91(A)
- New rule — 18+: Require buyers 18+ for batons, billy clubs, expandable batons, sap gloves and kubotans shipped to Louisiana, as likely instrumentalities customarily used as dangerous weapons. La. R.S. 14:91
- New rule — 18+: Sell self-defense spray to Louisiana buyers only if 18 or older; R.S. 14:91 bars selling to anyone under 18 any instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, and lack of knowledge of age is no defense. La. R.S. 14:91
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship a stun gun or Taser to a Louisiana buyer under 18. La. R.S. 14:91
Maine
- New rule — 16+: In Maine, sell air rifles (and, cautiously, other air and airsoft guns) only to buyers 16 or older. 17-A M.R.S. § 554(1)(B)
- New rule — 16+: Do not sell ammunition, gunpowder or smokeless powder to Maine buyers under 16. 17-A M.R.S. § 554(1)(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Maine makes it a crime to possess armor-piercing (tungsten, steel, iron, brass, beryllium copper or depleted uranium core) handgun-usable ammunition except in a bona fide collection; do not ship it to Maine consumers. 17-A M.R.S. § 1056
Maryland
- New rule — 18+: Maryland bars selling any firearm ammunition to a minor (under 18). Md. Code, Pub. Safety § 5-134(d)(1)(ii)2
- New rule — 21+: Ammunition solely designed for a regulated firearm (handguns and assault weapons) may be sold only to buyers 21 or older in Maryland. Md. Code, Pub. Safety § 5-134(d)
- New rule — 18+: Sell billy clubs/batons, slungshots and sap gloves to Maryland buyers only if they are 18 or older; Maryland bars selling or transferring a deadly weapon to a minor. Md. Code, Pub. Safety § 5-134(d)(1)(ii)4 (batons, slungshots, sap gloves)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship detachable magazines holding more than 10 rounds to Maryland buyers. Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-305
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or other electronic control devices to buyers under 18 in Maryland. Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-109(a)-(b), (e)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns or other electronic control devices to Maryland unless the manufacturer or seller has run a State and federal criminal history check on the buyer and the manufacturer keeps an original-owner record. Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-109(c), (f)
Massachusetts
- New rule — 18+: In Massachusetts, sell air rifles and BB guns (including airsoft, cautiously) only to buyers 18 or older. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 269, § 12A
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ammunition, primers or powder to Massachusetts consumers; buyers must present an FID card or license to carry in person to a Massachusetts-licensed dealer. M.G.L. c. 140, s. 123(f), (k), (l)
- Products covered changed — can't ship: Block knuckles (including knuckle-guard knives), throwing stars, nunchaku, sword canes and blackjacks to Massachusetts under c. 269 § 12. M.G.L. c. 269, § 12 (knuckles, shuriken, nunchaku, sword canes, blackjacks)
- New rule — can't ship: Consider not shipping batons, billy clubs or expandable batons to Massachusetts: c. 269 § 12 bans making or selling a "bludgeon", an undefined term that may reach them. M.G.L. c. 269, § 12 (bludgeon)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship slungshots to Massachusetts; manufacturing, selling or exposing one for sale is a crime under c. 269 § 12. M.G.L. c. 269, § 12 (slung shot)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds (or shotgun magazines over 5 shells, or parts kits to build them) to Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 140, s. 121 (''Large capacity feeding device'')
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns or Tasers to Massachusetts buyers: they are regulated as firearms and must be sold through a licensed Massachusetts dealer to a buyer holding a Massachusetts firearms license. M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 (definitions of "firearm" and "stun gun")
Michigan
- New rule — can't ship: Treat armor-piercing pistol ammunition as not sellable into Michigan: state law bans its sale unless the sale complies with federal law. MCL 750.224c
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship billy clubs or batons (including expandable batons) to Michigan; manufacturing, selling, offering for sale or possessing a billy or bludgeon is a felony. MCL 750.224(1)(d), (2), (3) (billy, bludgeon)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to Michigan a CS (orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile) spray holding more than 35 grams of CS plus inert ingredients (about 1.23 oz net weight; 35 g / 28.3495 g per oz); it is not a lawful self-defense device and falls under the MCL 750.224(1)(e) felony ban. MCL 750.224(1)(e), (3)(a); 750.224d(1)(a)(i)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to Michigan an OC pepper spray whose solution contains more than 18% oleoresin capsicum; only up to 18% OC (optionally with UV dye) qualifies as a lawful self-defense spray. MCL 750.224(1)(e), (3)(a); 750.224d(1)(a)(ii)-(iii)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship pepper-ball launchers or other projectile/cartridge irritant devices to Michigan; they are devices designed to disable by ejecting a substance and do not meet the self-defense spray or foam device definition, so MCL 750.224(1)(e) bans their sale and possession. MCL 750.224(1)(e), (2), (3)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship stun guns, stun batons or Tasers to Michigan buyers: the statute bans their sale and possession, except Taser-type devices sold in person by an authorized dealer to a verified concealed pistol license holder with training. MCL 750.224a
Minnesota
- New rule — 18+: In Minnesota, sell airguns (including airsoft and paintball, cautiously) only to buyers 18 or older. Minn. Stat. § 609.66, subd. 1b
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or deliver ammunition to Minnesota buyers under 18 (felony without parent/guardian or police consent). Minn. Stat. § 609.66, subd. 1b
- Outcome changed, Wording changed — 18+: Buyers must be 16 or older for pepper spray sold to Minnesota addresses; the statute bars selling it to anyone under 16 without written parental permission. Minn. Stat. 624.731, subds. 1, 3, 5, 6
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship pepper-ball launchers or other projectile irritant devices to Minnesota; an authorized tear gas compound may be possessed and sold only if propelled from an aerosol container (subds. 2(a), 5). Minn. Stat. 624.731, subds. 1-5, 10
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or Tasers to Minnesota buyers under 18. Minn. Stat. § 624.731, subds. 1(2), 3(a), 5
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship a stun gun to Minnesota unless it is labeled with or accompanied by clear written instructions on its use and dangers. Minn. Stat. § 624.731, subds. 2(b), 5
Mississippi
- New rule — 18+: Mississippi: sell pistol (handgun) cartridges only to buyers 18 or older. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-13
- New rule — 18+: Sell knuckles, blackjacks, slungshots, sand clubs, batons, sap gloves, nunchaku and throwing stars to Mississippi buyers only if they are 18 or older. Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-13
Missouri
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship exploding/detonating bullets to Missouri. RSMo 571.020.1(4)
- New rule — 18+: Sell batons, slungshots, sand clubs and sap gloves to Missouri buyers only if they are 18 or older; Missouri's "blackjack" definition covers any instrument designed to injure by striking. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.060.1(2) (other striking weapons)
- Products covered changed, Start date changed — can't ship: Block metal knuckles (and knives whose handle is a knuckle guard) to Missouri; knowingly selling, transporting or possessing "knuckles" is a class A misdemeanor under § 571.020.1(5). Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.020.1(5)
Nevada
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship metal-penetrating bullets or cartridges that can be fired from a handgun to Nevada. NRS 202.273
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship billy clubs or batons (including expandable batons) to Nevada; making, importing, selling, giving, lending or possessing a billy is prohibited. NRS 202.350(1)(a) (billy)
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship stun guns or Tasers to Nevada buyers under 18. NRS 202.357(3), (4), (7), (9)
New Hampshire
- New rule — 18+: Require buyer 18+ for swords (including katanas and other martial-arts swords) shipped to New Hampshire; selling or delivering a martial arts weapon to a minor without written parental consent is a misdemeanor. RSA 159:24
- Start date changed — can't ship: New Hampshire makes it a misdemeanor to sell, possess with intent to sell, or carry a blackjack, slung shot or metallic knuckles, so block shipment of these items to NH addresses. RSA 159:16
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell stun guns or other electronic defense weapons to New Hampshire buyers under 18. RSA 159:20(I), 159:22
New Jersey
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship BB, pellet or other air guns to New Jersey: they are 'firearms' there, so buyers need a purchase permit or firearms purchaser ID card and the sale must go through a NJ-licensed dealer. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(a)(1)-(2), (b)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship airsoft guns to New Jersey without legal sign-off: NJ's firearm definition covers any air-powered gun firing a projectile under 3/8 inch 'with sufficient force to injure', which may reach airsoft. N.J.S.A. 56:17-1
- New rule — can't ship: Don't sell or ship armor-piercing handgun ammunition to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(gg), 2C:39-3(f), 2C:39-9(f)(1)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship handgun ammunition (including calibers shared with rifles) to New Jersey consumers; the buyer must show an FPID card or handgun permit plus photo ID in person, and be 21+. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3.3(a)-(c)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship metal knuckles, blackjacks, billy clubs/batons, sandclubs, slungshots or cesti (weighted/studded hand bands, sap gloves) to New Jersey; manufacturing, transporting, shipping, selling or disposing of them is a fourth-degree crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(d)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds to New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1(y), 2C:39-3(j), 2C:39-9(h)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns or Tasers to New Jersey: the statute still on the books makes knowing possession of any stun gun a fourth-degree crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(h)
- New rule — can't ship: New Jersey's statute makes shipping or selling any 'weapon' (defined in 2C:39-1(r) to include stun guns) a fourth-degree crime unless licensed under chapter 58. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9(d)
New York
- New rule — 16+: In New York, sell air, airsoft and paintball guns only to buyers 16 or older. N.Y. Penal Law § 265.10(5)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship ammunition directly to New York consumers; ship it to a New York licensed dealer or registered ammunition seller, who runs the State Police background check and hands it over in person. N.Y. Penal Law 400.03 (as added by L. 2013, ch. 1 (S2230), sec. 50)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship body armor to New York: sale is limited to eligible professions (police, peace officers, military, DOS-designated professions) and must be completed in person. N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 396-eee
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship realistic-looking toy, replica or airsoft guns to New York: imitation guns sold there must be entirely white or bright-colored (or transparent), have a closed barrel and bear the maker's name. N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 872
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship metal or plastic knuckles, blackjacks, bludgeons, billy clubs/batons, sandbags, sandclubs, slungshots, nunchaku (chuka sticks) or throwing stars to New York; possessing them is a class A misdemeanor and making, shipping as merchandise or disposing of them is also a crime. N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01(1) (impact weapons, knuckles, chuka sticks, throwing stars)
- New rule — can't ship: Don't ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds to New York. N.Y. Penal Law 265.00(23) (as amended by L. 2013, ch. 1, sec. 38)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship stun guns, Tasers or other electronic dart/stun guns to New York: Penal Law 265.01(1) still makes possessing one a crime. N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01(1)
North Carolina
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell or ship pistol cartridges to anyone under 18 in North Carolina. N.C.G.S. 14-315(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship Teflon-coated bullets or cartridges to North Carolina; possession and purchase are banned. N.C.G.S. 14-34.3
- Start date changed — 18+: Selling or transferring brass knucks, bowie knives, dirks, shurikens (throwing stars), leaded canes or slungshots to anyone under 18 is a Class 1 misdemeanor in NC. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-315(a), (b1)
- Start date changed — 18+: Selling or transferring brass knucks, bowie knives, dirks, shurikens (throwing stars), leaded canes or slungshots to anyone under 18 is a Class 1 misdemeanor in NC. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-315(a), (b1)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to North Carolina a tear gas / pepper spray device or container holding more than 150 cc (about 5.07 fl oz; 150 cc ÷ 29.5735); larger devices fall outside the self-defense exemption to the possession/sale/transport ban. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-401.6
Ohio
- Start date changed — can't ship: Ohio treats a ballistic knife as dangerous ordnance, which no person may knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use without a federal license or a state dangerous-ordnance license/permit. R.C. 2923.17(A), (C)(3), (C)(7), (D)
Oklahoma
- New rule — can't ship: Do not advertise, sell or ship fluorocarbon (Teflon)-coated armor-penetrating bullets to Oklahoma; sale and possession are felonies. 21 O.S. 1289.20
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship slungshots to Oklahoma; making, selling, offering or keeping for sale, or disposing of a slung shot or similar weapon is a misdemeanor. 21 O.S. § 1281
- Start date changed — 18+: Oklahoma prohibits selling or giving metal knuckles or blackjacks (weapons listed in 21 O.S. 1272) to anyone under 18. 21 O.S. § 1273(A), (C), (E)
Pennsylvania
- New rule — 18+: In Pennsylvania, sell air rifles, air pistols, BB guns and (cautiously) airsoft guns only to buyers 18 or older. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6304
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell cartridges or gunpowder to Pennsylvania buyers under 18. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6302
- New rule — can't ship: Only ship stun guns to Pennsylvania if the device is labeled with or comes with clear written instructions on its use and the damage it can cause; the self-defense allowance in 908.1(b) depends on it. 18 Pa.C.S. § 908.1
Rhode Island
- New rule — 21+: In Rhode Island, sell BB guns, air rifles and air pistols only to buyers 21 or older, because RI counts them as firearms. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-37
- New rule — can't ship: Rhode Island allows ammunition sales only to buyers 21+ who hold a pistol/revolver safety certificate or RI hunter education card; an online seller cannot verify this, so do not ship ammunition directly to Rhode Island consumers. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-64
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship armor-piercing (steel or equivalent-core) pistol bullets to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-20.1
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship billy clubs/batons, bludgeons or slap (sap) gloves to Rhode Island; carrying or possessing them is a crime. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42(a)(1) (billy, slap glove, bludgeon)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds (for semi-automatic firearms) to Rhode Island. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 11-47.1-2, 11-47.1-3
- New rule — 18+: Do not sell stun guns to Rhode Island buyers under 18. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42(b)
- New rule — can't ship: Rhode Island's statute still bans carrying or possessing a stun gun; it is permanently enjoined, so counsel must decide whether to allow sales. R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42(a)(1)
South Carolina
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship Teflon (PTFE)-coated ammunition or shells to South Carolina; possession, transport and sale are felonies. S.C. Code 16-23-520
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship to South Carolina a tear gas / pepper spray container (or a launcher cartridge) holding more than 50 cc (about 1.69 fl oz; 50 cc ÷ 29.5735); only self-defense devices of 50 cc or less are lawful to sell, buy or possess. S.C. Code § 16-23-470
Tennessee
- New rule — can't ship: Knife handles built as knuckles (trench/knuckle-guard knives) may count as prohibited "knuckles" in Tennessee, so do not ship them there. 2014 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 647, § 1 (T.C.A. 39-17-1302(a)(7))
- Products covered changed — can't ship: Tennessee lists knuckles among prohibited weapons whose possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale is an offense under T.C.A. 39-17-1302. T.C.A. 39-17-1302(a)(7), (b)(8) (as amended by 2014 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 647, ss.1-2)
Texas
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship armor-piercing handgun ammunition to Texas; possession, transport and sale are third-degree felonies. Tex. Penal Code 46.01(12), 46.05(a)(2), (b), (d)(2)
- Start date changed — can't ship: Texas prohibits possessing, transporting, or selling a 'chemical dispensing device', but the definition excludes a small chemical dispenser sold commercially for personal protection, so ordinary pocket pepper spray is not covered. Tex. Penal Code § 46.05(a), (f), (g)
- New rule — 18+: Sell blackjacks, nightsticks/batons and similar striking clubs to Texas buyers only if they are 18 or older. Tex. Penal Code § 46.06(a)(2), (c), (d)
- Start date changed — 18+: Texas makes it an offense to sell or give a knife with a blade over 5.5 inches to anyone younger than 18. Tex. Penal Code § 46.06(a)(2), (c), (d)
Vermont
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship billy clubs, nightsticks, batons, sand clubs or sap gloves to Vermont; selling a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles "or similar weapon" is a crime there. 13 V.S.A. § 4002
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship handgun magazines holding more than 15 rounds to Vermont. 13 V.S.A. § 4021(e)(1)(B)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell or ship long-gun magazines holding more than 10 rounds to Vermont. 13 V.S.A. § 4021
Virginia
- Start date changed — can't ship: Block blackjacks, metal knuckles, throwing stars and ballistic knives to Virginia; Va. Code 18.2-311 makes selling or furnishing them a Class 4 misdemeanor. Va. Code § 18.2-311
- New rule — can't ship: Virginia bans importing, selling, transferring or purchasing magazines holding more than 15 rounds from July 1, 2026; do not ship them to Virginia buyers. Va. Code § 18.2-309.1 (2026 Acts cc. 1106, 1107; SB 749 / HB 217)
Washington
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship knives whose handle works as metal knuckles (trench/knuckle-guard knives) to Washington, where making, selling or possessing metal knuckles is a gross misdemeanor. RCW 9.41.250(1)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Do not sell, distribute or ship magazines holding more than 10 rounds (or kits/parts to build one) into Washington. RCW 9.41.370
- New rule — can't ship: Do not ship magazine conversion kits or parts sets that can assemble a magazine of more than 10 rounds to Washington. RCW 9.41.010(26)
West Virginia
- New rule — 18+: Sell billy clubs and batons to West Virginia buyers only if they are 18 or older; West Virginia counts a billy club as a "blackjack" deadly weapon that unemancipated minors may not possess. W. Va. Code § 61-7-10(b)
- New rule — 18+: Sell pepper spray to West Virginia buyers only if 18 or older: pepper spray is listed as a "deadly weapon" (61-7-2(5), (12)), minors may not possess deadly weapons (61-7-8), and 61-7-10(b) bars selling deadly weapons to persons prohibited from possessing them. W. Va. Code § 61-7-10(b)
Wisconsin
- Products covered changed — 18+: Require buyer to be 18+ for metal knuckles (including knuckle-guard knives), nunchaku and throwing stars shipped to Wisconsin, since selling or giving them to a person under 18 is a felony under s. 948.60(2)(b). Wis. Stat. § 948.60(1), (2)(a)-(b), (3)(a)
- New rule — can't ship: Wisconsin makes selling an electric weapon a felony unless the seller intends it for a peace officer, military/corrections personnel on duty, a Wisconsin or out-of-state concealed-carry licensee, a licensed private security officer on duty, or a buyer who will use it only in their own home, business or land; an online seller can't verify these, so don't ship stun guns to Wisconsin without a verified exemption. Wis. Stat. § 941.295
- New rule — 18+: Wisconsin makes it a felony to sell, loan or give an electric weapon (stun gun/Taser) to anyone under 18. Wis. Stat. § 948.60(1), (2)(a)-(b), (3)(a)
- New rule — 18+: Sell sap gloves (cestus-type gloves weighted with metal or other substance) to Wisconsin buyers only if they are 18 or older. Wis. Stat. § 948.60(1), (2)(b) (cestus, manrikigusari)
- New rule — can't ship: Block defense sprays to Wisconsin that contain CN, non-gel (aerosol/liquid) CS, or any irritant other than OC or CS gel; OC and CS-gel devices are exempt from the 941.26(1g)(b) tear gas ban. Wis. Stat. § 941.26(4)(a), (m)
- Removed: Block defense sprays containing CN, aerosol (non-gel) CS, or any other irritant besides OC / CS gel, since only OC or CS-gel devices are exempt from the s. 941.26(1g)(b) tear-gas ban. Wis. Stat. § 941.26(1g)(b), (4)(a), (g), (j), (k)