Texas Flavor Ban: What Retailers & Vape Businesses Need to Know A flavored vape ban took effect in Rhode Island on Wednesday. Here is what you need to know. Rhode Island also received a D for flavored tobacco products, while Massachusetts got an A for ending their sale. Justices unconvinced of arguments against FDA's flavored vape ban Rhode Island is not banning menthol cigarettes, as they're so dependent on cigarette tax revenue that the tax gets hiked every other year. Best of luck to those in RI. There is