Alabama Vape Shops Prepare for New ID Scanning Requirements

If you’re a vape shop owner in Alabama, big changes are coming. Under Act 2025-403, specialty retailers of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) will soon be required to verify the age of every customer by electronically scanning their ID before entering the establishment. 

Although enforcement has been temporarily delayed due to a lawsuit from the Vapor Products Association, many vape shops aren’t waiting and are starting to invest in age verification products to avoid compliance issues and protect their business.

Why This Alabama Vape Law Matters

The new Alabama vape shop ID scanning law means visual ID checks are no longer enough. 

Every customer will be required to present a driver license, state ID, or other accepted credential that’s  scanned through an ABC-approved third-party verification service.

Electronic ID scanning offers three big advantages:

• Accuracy – Automated checks reduce the risk of human error.
  Fake ID Protection – Scanners can detect barcode anomalies that most employees can’t detect.
• Compliance Records – Each scan is logged, providing proof of compliance if regulators ever investigate.

How We Can Help Alabama Vape Retailers

At IDScanner.com, we provide vape shops with purpose-built ID verification systems designed for speed, accuracy, and compliance:

• Instant Age Verification – Verify IDs in under two seconds, with a clear pass/fail indicator.
• Fake ID Detection – Built-in Barcode Detective technology flags suspicious IDs.
• Sting-Operation Defense – Every scan is timestamped and stored, creating an audit trail to defend against FDA or ABC stings.
• Scalable Solutions – From compact countertop scanners to enterprise-level setups with centralized data retention and photo capture, we offer packages that match your shop’s needs.

We offer three packages,  Essentials, Pro, or Guardian to keep your doors open and your business protected.

Learn more about our packages to keep your vape shop compliant.

Don’t Delay. Start Planning Today.

Though penalties aren’t being enforced at the time of writing, compliance isn’t optional. The best step you can take as an Alabama vape shop owner is to invest in an Alabama-approved  ID scanner that protects your patrons and business. 

Contact us today to explore solutions that help you stay compliant and keep your business protected.

Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Retailers should consult legal counsel regarding their specific obligations.