Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What to Know

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Sunday, October 18, 2026, marks the final day of Pennsylvania’s sell-through period for vape products missing from the state’s approved directory, with enforcement beginning Monday, October 19.

The restrictions affect vape shops, convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers throughout Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania. Beginning Monday, products covered by the law that are absent from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale or retained in inventory for retail sale in Pennsylvania. Those products will be subject to seizure.

Pennsylvania Businesses Face October 13 Deadline to Remove Skill Game Machines

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Businesses in Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania that host skill game machines have until October 13, 2026, to comply with requirements announced following a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Beginning October 14, establishments that continue to possess, operate or maintain the machines outside locations licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board could face equipment seizures and criminal prosecution.

Saint Nicholas Investor Group Acquires Blaschak Anthracite

In business news, Blaschak Anthracite has announced an ownership change.