COMMUNITY AWARENESS** According to Code of Virginia 18.2 371.2(B): No person less than 21 years of age shall purchase, attempt to purchase or possess any tobacco product, including but not limited to Rhode Island banned flavored vapes on Jan. 1. Some lawmakers want to reverse course. Rhode Island Current A flavored vape ban took effect in Rhode Island on Wednesday. Here is what you need to know. You'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes or vape products in Washington starting Jan. 1, 2020 KNKX Public Radio Commentary: R.I. banned almost all flavored vapes. Menthol vapes should be next.