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What is VTA?

The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) is a 501(c)6 membership organization that was founded in 2015 with a handful of vapor companies and has grown to become the leading national trade association defending access to vapor products.

VTA advocates for rational regulation of the vapor industry to ensure that broad access to a diverse array of nicotine-containing vapor products. VTA is fully engaged in the essential areas of regulatory analysis, federal advocacy; state advocacy, and media engagement.

Why should I join VTA?

VTA serves as leading advocate for the vapor community representing the interests of manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers, vape shop owners, and small business owners in the vapor technology and alternative nicotine products industry who not only continue to develop new technologies for the benefit of public health, but also promote small businesses and job growth across the country. VTA and its leadership bring sound policy and a rational perspective to the industry and a responsible approach to the public policies that impact it.

Vapor Technology Association (VTA) is a leading national, member driven association dedicated solely to protecting the rights of adults to access vapor products. Over the years, VTA has worked to protect flavored vaping options, and ensure responsible tax systems and other regulatory matters in Washington, D.C. and in numerous state capitals across the country.

How does VTA operate?

VTA is a membership organization organized under the laws of the District of Columbia and run by a professional Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is active and meets regularly via telephone conference, as well as at in-person Board meetings each year. All policy decisions are made pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors. VTA is run by professionals with deep experience in government and public policy.

Who are VTA’s members and how do I join?

Innovation in the vapor technology industry is driven by business owners in communities across this country. VTA’s members include industry leading device manufacturers, e-liquid manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, and vape shops. VTA’s members also include those individuals who believe in the mission of VTA and the work that we are doing to protect their access to a variety of vaping and other less harmful nicotine alternatives in the U.S.

If you are interested in learning more and joining, visit our membership page here.

Does VTA offer legal advice?

No. VTA provides information, research, guidance, and best practices, but does not offer specific legal advice. Importantly, you should not make business decisions or otherwise rely on any information, research, guidance, and best practices provided or described by VTA (even if drafted by lawyers with which VTA works) without first consulting with your own lawyer to determine what are the appropriate legal requirements for you.

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Is there an annual membership fee?

Yes, there are annual membership fees that are set for each calendar year.

Can I transfer my membership to someone else?

No. If a business chooses not to renew a membership and wants a different entity to be a member instead, that entity would need to start a new membership.

Are my membership dues tax deductible?

Vapor Technology Association membership dues are not deductible for tax purposes. Please consult your tax advisor and your attorney if you have questions regarding tax deductibility.  

How do I change my email and mailing address?

Log into the Member Dashboard. The page displays your contact information. Simply edit your profile or other details and click save.

How can I renew a membership that has been stopped?

For business memberships: Go to the “Membership” page, click on “Join as a Business Member”, choose the level of membership you wish to renew. If this is the first time you are signing into the VTA website, you will need to create/claim your account. This process will require you to create a new password.

For Individual memberships: Go to the “Membership” page, click on “Join as Individual” to renew. If this is the first time you are signing into the VTA website, you will need to create/claim your account. This process will require you to create a new password.

I don’t know my username and/or password. What should I do?

Your email address is your username. If you have forgotten your password, go to the “My Account” page and click “Forgot Password” to have your password reset. If you still need assistance, please email for assistance to info@vaportechnology.org.

Can I share my membership login information with other people?

No. VTA is a membership organization. Use of your membership by any non-member is not permitted.

When does my membership expire?

In the case of businesses, memberships expire on December 31st. In the case of individuals, memberships expire 12 months after you joined, and 12 months after any renewal of your Individual membership, if applicable. Please login to the “My Account” page and navigate to the “Subscriptions” tab where you will see an expiration date for your subscription. The expiration date listed there is the date your membership will expire.

When can I upgrade my membership?

You can upgrade your business membership at any time by logging into the membership portal at vaportechnology.org/dashboard.

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