Whether you’re heading to a new state or just still trying to figure out the rules for your home turf, it is always important to have a good understanding of the different vape laws and regulations by each state. For better or worse, most vapes laws are enforced at the state level, meaning the second you cross into a new state you can be subject to new laws and regulations. It is thus very important to be aware of the different vape laws when you are moving between different states.
Vape laws and regulations by state
Here is a comprehensive list of vape laws and regulations by state
Alabama
Must be at least 19 to buy or possess electronic nicotine delivery systems
Alaska
Must be at least 19 to buy or possess electronic smoking products
Arizona
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vape products.
Arkansas
In order to buy or posses vaping products or e liquids, you must be 21 years old. The exception is if you are an active duty military personnel.
California
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes. The only exception is if you are in the military.
Colorado
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic smoking products
Connecticut
Must be at least 21 to buy electronic nicotine delivery systems
Delaware
Must be at least 21 to buy tobacco substitutes
Florida
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess nicotine products
Georgia
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vape products
Hawaii
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess electronic smoking products
Idaho
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes
Illinois
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes
Indiana
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes
Iowa
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Kansas
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes
Kentucky
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Louisiana
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Maine
Must be at least 21 to buy tobacco products
Maryland
Must be at least 21 to buy electronic smoking devices unless you are an active duty military personnel
Massachusetts
Must be at least 21 to buy electronic smoking devices
Michigan
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Minnesota
Must be at least 18 to buy or electronic nicotine delivery products
Mississippi
Must be at least 18 to buy or alternative nicotine products
Missouri
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Montana
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Nebraska
Must be at least 19 to buy or electronic nicotine delivery products
Nevada
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
New Hampshire
Must be at least 19 to buy or possess e cigarettes or e liquid
New Jersey
Must be at least 21 to buy electronic smoking devices
New Mexico
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess e cigarettes or e liquid
New York
Must be at least 21 to buy e cigarettes or e liquid
North Carolina
Must be at least 18 to buy vapor products
North Dakota
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic smoking devices
Ohio
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess alternative nicotine products unless you are accompanied by a parent
Oklahoma
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Oregon
Must be at least 21 to buy an inhalant delivery system and at least 18 years old to possess it.
Pennsylvania
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes unless you are in the military
Rhode Island
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess an inhalant delivery system
South Carolina
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess alternative nicotine products
South Dakota
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess vapor products
Tennessee
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Texas
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess e cigarettes unless you have a military i.d.
Utah
Must be at least 19 to buy e cigarettes and 18 to possess them
Vermont
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess tobacco substitutes
Virginia
Must be at least 21 to buy or possess a nicotine vapor product unless you are actively in the military
Washington
Must be at least 21 to buy vapor products and 18 to possess them
West Virginia
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess vapor products
Wisconsin
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess nicotine products
Wyoming
Must be at least 18 to buy or possess electronic cigarettes