Introduction
Vaping laws vary across states in the United States, but one common regulation is the minimum age to buy e-cigarettes. The minimum age to purchase vaping products is 21 in the majority of states. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
However, there are a few states that have set the minimum age at 18 or 19. Alaska and Arizona have a minimum age of 19, while Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have set the minimum age at 18.
In addition to the minimum age requirements, there may be other vaping-related laws and regulations in each state. These can include restrictions on vaping in certain public places, such as schools or government buildings, and limitations on advertising and marketing practices. Some states may also have specific labeling requirements for vaping products or restrictions on the sale of flavored e-liquids.
Vaping Laws
State | Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes | Vaping Laws | Law Taxing E-Cigarettes |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Arkansas | 21 Years Old | No | No |
California | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Colorado | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Connecticut | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Delaware | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
District of Columbia | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Florida | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Georgia | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Hawaii | 21 Years Old | Yes | No |
Idaho | 21 Years Old | Yes | No |
Illinois | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Indiana | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Iowa | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Kentucky | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Louisiana | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Maine | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Maryland | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Massachusetts | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Michigan | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Minnesota | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Mississippi | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Nebraska | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Nevada | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
New Hampshire | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
New Jersey | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
New Mexico | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
New York | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
North Dakota | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Ohio | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Oklahoma | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Oregon | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Pennsylvania | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Rhode Island | 21 Years Old | Yes | No |
South Dakota | 21 Years Old | Yes | No |
Tennessee | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Texas | 21 Years Old | No | No |
Utah | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Vermont | 21 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Virginia | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Washington | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Wyoming | 21 Years Old | No | Yes |
Alaska | 19 Years Old | No | No |
Arizona | 18 Years Old | No | No |
Kansas | 18 Years Old | No | Yes |
Missouri | 18 Years Old | No | No |
Montana | 18 Years Old | No | No |
North Carolina | 18 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
South Carolina | 18 Years Old | No | No |
West Virginia | 18 Years Old | Yes | Yes |
Wisconsin | 18 Years Old | No | Yes |
Vape Laws by State
Alabama
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Alabama, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Alaska
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
19 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Alaska has a minimum age of 19 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Arizona
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Arizona, the legal age to buy a vape is 18, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Arkansas
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Arkansas also has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products and are not taxed.
California
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
California sets the legal age to buy a vape at 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products and are subject to taxation.
Colorado
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Colorado follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, thus subject to taxation.
Connecticut
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Connecticut, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and while vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, they are subject to taxation.
Delaware
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Delaware, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
District of Columbia
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
The District of Columbia has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Florida
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Florida, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Georgia
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Georgia follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Hawaii
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Hawaii has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, but they are not subject to taxation.
Idaho
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Idaho, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, but they are not subject to taxation.
Illinois
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Illinois sets the legal age to buy a vape at 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Indiana
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Indiana follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Iowa
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Iowa, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Kansas
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Kansas follows the minimum age requirement of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Kentucky
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Kentucky has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Louisiana
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Louisiana follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Maine
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Maine, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Maryland
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Maryland has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Massachusetts
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Massachusetts sets the legal age to buy a vape at 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Michigan
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Michigan follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Minnesota
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Minnesota, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Mississippi
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Mississippi has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Missouri
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Missouri has a minimum age of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Montana
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Montana follows the minimum age requirement of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Nebraska
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Nebraska follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Nevada
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Nevada, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
New Hampshire
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
New Hampshire has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
New Jersey
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
New Jersey follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
New Mexico
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In New Mexico, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
New York
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
New York has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
North Carolina
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In North Carolina, the legal age to buy a vape is 18, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
North Dakota
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
North Dakota follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Ohio
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Ohio, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Oklahoma
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Oklahoma has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Oregon
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Oregon follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Pennsylvania
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Pennsylvania, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Rhode Island
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Rhode Island has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, but they are not subject to taxation.
South Carolina
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
South Carolina has a minimum age of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
South Dakota
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
South Dakota follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, but they are not subject to taxation.
Tennessee
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
In Tennessee, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Texas
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
No
Texas has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, thus not subject to taxation.
Utah
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Utah follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Vermont
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Vermont, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Virginia
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Virginia has a minimum age of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Washington
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Washington follows the minimum age requirement of 21 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
West Virginia
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
Yes
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
West Virginia follows the minimum age requirement of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, subject to taxation.
Wisconsin
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
18 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
Wisconsin has a minimum age of 18 to buy a vape, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
Wyoming
Minimum Age to Buy E-Cigarettes
21 Years Old
Vaping Laws
No
Law Taxing E-Cigarettes
Yes
In Wyoming, the legal age to buy a vape is 21, and vape pens and e-cigarettes are not considered tobacco products, but they are subject to taxation.
FAQs
How old do you have to be to buy a vape ?
The minimum age to buy a vape varies by state but is typically 21 years old.
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