Last updated: August 17, 2021

Sales Age

Does the law establish a minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products?

Yes
Minimum Age: 18
Analysis

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. In addition, sellers must have a visible, clear, and prominent sign inside sales areas indicating that the sale of tobacco products to minors is prohibited.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that it prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors.