Disposable Vapes: Dangerous, Damaging, and just Dumb France becomes second European country to ban disposable e cigarettes RFI France has officially banned disposable electronic cigarettes, becoming one of the first major European nations to take nationwide action against single use vapes. The decision was driven by concerns over plastic waste, battery New vape laws are in place but we're still finding illegal disposable vapes on sale. It's illegal to sell single use vapes that: Are not rechargeable Can't be New Zealand will ban disposable vapes, fines up to $100,000