Between 50 US states with their own regulations and federal legislation that applies to the whole country, it can be tough to keep up with everything happening in the nicotine pouch world. But at Prilla, we’ve put the time into summarizing everything pouch users need to know.
We update this page periodically when major news or policy updates hit the press. Looking for an explanation on how to buy from a specific state? We recommend checking out our state guides on individual states or our delivery information and FAQs. Our customer service department are also on hand to answer questions!
This information was last updated on 26 May, 2026.
- Where Does Prilla Ship To?
- Texas: Tobacco Taxes Apply
- New York: Future Taxes Proposed
- Oregon: Washington County Flavor Ban
- California: Unflavored Tobacco List Introduced
- Washington: 95% Tax on Nicotine Products
- Nebraska: 20% Wholesale Tax on Nicotine Pouches
- Maine: Nicotine Tax Increases
- Kentucky: License Requirements Introduced
- Colorado: Local Flavor Bans Implemented
- New Jersey: First Locality Bans Flavors
Where Does Prilla Ship To?
It’s currently possible to buy nicotine pouches on Prilla from the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Home state not in the list above? On our where to buy nicotine pouches page, it’s also possible to sign up for notifications about when we add specific states (which we do, regularly).
Texas: Tobacco Taxes Apply
Nicotine pouches in Texas are now subject to a tax of $1.22 per ounce. This was confirmed in a ruling in May 2026, when the state’s Supreme Court confirmed that nicotine pouches are legally classed as “tobacco products” and should be subject to the same taxes as cigarettes.
Previously, the company that makes VELO pouches had argued it was owed a tax refund since VELO pouches do not contain tobacco, but this was overturned in May.
When browsing Prilla from Texas, the prices on our site reflect these taxes.
New York: Future Taxes Proposed
While nothing has changed regarding buying nicotine pouches in New York yet, there’s been a lot of buzz in the state due to its proposals.
The state governor included a 75% tax on nicotine pouches in the upcoming 2027 budget, which would significantly increase prices for consumers. There has been a mixture of backlash and support in response to the policy proposal, so it’s unclear whether it will go ahead.
For now, New Yorkers can buy nicotine pouches as normal.
Oregon: Washington County Flavor Ban
The Oregon Supreme Court has given the green light for a flavor ban in Washington County. Flavor Ban Ordinance 878 will prohibit all synthetic nicotine and tobacco products with flavors, including nicotine pouches. It is also banning retailers from offering price promotions and discounts for tobacco products.
At the time of writing, the Ordinance hasn’t been implemented and no date has been confirmed, but is expected to come into place in summer 2026.
In the rest of Oregon, retailers will be able to continue selling flavored nicotine products.
California: Unflavored Tobacco List Introduced
California made headlines when it banned flavored tobacco and nicotine products in 2022. Now, the state has taken further action by restricting the sale of unflavored products, too.
It has released an authorized Unflavored Tobacco List; items that don’t appear on this list can no longer be sold in California by physical or online retailers. However, manufacturers can continue to submit applications, so the list will likely continue to expand.
California’s Attorney General published the list at the end of 2025, and the laws came into effect on 1 January, 2026.
To learn more about what this means for pouch customers, check out our guide about how to buy nicotine pouches in California and our compiled list of nicotine products currently available in California.
Washington: 95% Tax on Nicotine Products
Like California, Washington has introduced a policy that will likely come as a shock to many pouch users. The state has imposed a tax of 95% on nicotine products. In other words, customers will have to pay 95% more than the taxable sales price (applied on either the purchase price or the product’s selling price).
So, if the sales price of a nicotine pouch is $5.99 with no taxes applied, the final cost would rise to $11.68 following this new tax —that’s almost double.
The legislation includes nicotine pouches, along with e-cigarettes and vapor liquids. It applies whether the nicotine is synthetic or derived from tobacco.
This brings alternative nicotine products roughly in line with the state’s existing cigarette tax ($30.25 plus a sales tax).
Currently, Prilla is not shipping to Washington state.
Nebraska: 20% Wholesale Tax on Nicotine Pouches
Washington isn’t the only state to increase taxes on nicotine pouches in 2026. Nebraska has done the same, albeit with a slightly more moderate rise.
On January 1, 2026, the state introduced a 20% wholesale excise tax on nicotine and “nicotine-like” products. Legislative Bill 9 (LB9) included nicotine pouches in the “tobacco products” category under its Tobacco Products Tax Act. As a result, the state’s existing 20% tax (paid on the purchase price) now applies to nicotine pouches.
Prior to the new law, new nicotine products came under the state’s 5.5% sales tax on all taxable products, so they have now risen in price considerably.
Maine: Nicotine Tax Increases
Maine has also introduced higher tax on nicotine and tobacco products, though it bucked the trend somewhat by launching the new legislation on 5 January and not the first of the month.
The tax has risen from 43% to 75% on wholesale price, representing a considerable increase.
Currently, Prilla is not shipping to Maine.
Kentucky: License Requirements Introduced
Also on 1 January, 2026, the Kentucky government started requiring retailers to have a license to sell tobacco products (including nicotine pouches). Businesses must apply for a tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product license, costing $500. They will also be subject to random inspections and may face fines for not complying.
This adds to the rules the state imposed in 2025, restricting the sale of vape products to those authorized by the FDA. However, these stringent restrictions still don’t apply to nicotine pouches.
Colorado: Local Flavor Bans Implemented
Two councils in Colorado implemented flavor bans at the start of 2026.
The city of Denver banned flavored tobacco and nicotine products. This move has been in the works since the Denver City Council passed the measure in 2024, and retailers will be subject to penalties if they don’t comply with the new legislation.
Similarly, the town council of Eagle has restricted the sale of flavored tobacco products, making it the fourteenth town council in Colorado to do so. We mentioned this one was in the works in our last nicotine pouch regulation roundup 2025, but it has now been passed into law.
There are now more than 400 cities, counties, and localities in the US that have banned tobacco products, plus six states.
Currently, Prilla is not shipping to Colorado (but we have plans to add it soon).
New Jersey: First Locality Bans Flavors
While flavor bans have become commonplace in Colorado, the same hasn’t historically been true of New Jersey. But now, the locality of North Bergen has become the first locality in the state to ban flavored tobacco products.
This comes alongside the locality’s existing licensing program, which requires retailers to have a license to sell tobacco or nicotine-delivery products.
The state is considering advancing this flavor ban to state-wide legislation through Bill S2979, but the bill hasn’t yet been passed.
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