Effective October 1, 2019, the statewide sales age increases to 21 for all tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes, vapes, pod-based devices such as JUUL and their e-liquids, and component parts and accessories).
Important changes impacting tobacco sales:
- There is no “grandfather,” phase-in, or grace period for individuals who are 18 years of age prior to 10/1/19. As of this date, no tobacco sales are permissible to any customer under 21.
- The only exemption to this law is for active duty military personnel ages 18 or older with valid military identification.
- Valid driver’s license or other valid government-issued ID are the only acceptable forms of identification for tobacco purchases (employer or school ID not permitted).
- Retailers are required to post new age of sale signs in their establishments stating, “No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products without military identification.”
