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Vaping and E-Cigarette Laws by State: Sellers<\/h1>\n
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It pays to know the regulations and vaping laws in your state. Selling e-cigarettes, vape pens, e-liquids, product refills, or liquid nicotine, or receiving bulk shipments of these products, comes with a list of requirements and regulations you need to follow. Your store and employees must also be compliant, which requires understanding laws and regulations around product displays, age verification of customers, restricted store sections, sampling, mail and internet orders, and advertising.<\/p>\r\n

State by State Regulations for Nicotine Devices<\/h2>\r\n

In some states, you may be considered both a retailer and a manufacturer<\/a>, which means extra laws and rules would apply to your store. Staying compliant will save on fines, fees, and business delays. Your state\u2019s laws may determine how your products can be displayed in shops, who can sell them to customers, the specific permits you need, what you pay in taxes, and requirements for packaging.<\/p>\r\n

Learn more about the state-specific e-cigarette laws in the table below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Important Restrictions<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Limitations on Displays and Employee Requirements<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Do You Need a Permit to Sell E-Cigarettes?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Alabama<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers buying \u201calternative nicotine products\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

An employee over 21 years old must be present for anyone under 21 to sell to customers (Section 28-11-13(a)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Alaska<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Shop premises must be restricted to 19+ (Section 11-76-106<\/a>) or e-cig sales must be supervised in a bar, vending machine, or club (Section 11-76-109(d)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 43.70.075(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Arizona<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

None<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Arkansas<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Retailers need permits<\/li>\r\n
  • Permits required for vending machine sales<\/li>\r\n
  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

An employee must supervise all sales unless the customer is using a self-service machine in a 21+ business (Section 5-27-227(g-h)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 26-57-214<\/a> through 215(b)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

California<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No self-service machine sales allowed (Section 22962(b)(1)(A)<\/a>) with a few exceptions. All displays must be 15 feet inside a bar entrance (Section 22960(b)(1)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Sections 22972<\/a> and 22975(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Colorado<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No vending machine sales allowed (Section 44-7-103(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Connecticut<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service machines only allowed in adult-only facilities (Section 21a-416(b)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 21a-415(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Delaware<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service and vending machines only allowed in 18+ businesses (Section 11-1119<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 30-5301(15)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

District of Columbia<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service machines allowed only in specialty tobacco stores (Section 7-1721.04(a-b)<\/a>) and vending machine sales only allowed in 21+ businesses with liquor licenses (Section 7-1721.04(b)(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 47-2404(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Florida<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service devices allowed only in 18+ businesses unless vending machines have a lock controlled by the store (Section 877.112(11-12)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Georgia<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines allowed in locations not accessible by anyone under 18 years old. Exception for machines under employee supervision or at highway rest areas (Section 16-12-173(e)(1)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Hawaii<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Face-to-face sales required. No vending machine or self-service devices allowed except for duty-free shops or adult-only tobacco businesses (Section 328J-18<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 28-164<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Idaho<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Employees under 18 are only allowed to stock shelves and carry a customer\u2019s purchase to their vehicle (Section 39-5703(1-2, 5)<\/a>). Vending machines only allowed in 18+ businesses (Section 39-5706<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Illinois<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service machines allowed in adult-only businesses (Section 720-677\/10<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Indiana<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service and vending machines allowed in 18+ businesses only (Section 35-46-1-11.8<\/a> and 35-46-1-11.5(c)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Iowa<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service or vending machines only allowed in 18+ businesses (Sections 453A.36A(1<\/a>) and 453A.36(6)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Sections 453A.47A(1)<\/a>, 453A.13(1)<\/a> and 453A.36(7)(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Kansas<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service machines must be in 18+ businesses or have a lock-out device (Section 79-3321(t) and(u)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 79-3303(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Kentucky<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Any vending machines must be in 18+ businesses or within the employee\u2019s line of sight (Section 438.315(3)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Louisiana<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service machines only allowed in tobacco shops or age-restricted areas (Sections 26:910<\/a> and 26:910.1<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 26:902(1)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Maine<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n
  • Anyone age 18 as of July 1, 2018, is \u201cgrandfathered in\u201d to the legal vaping age of 18<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Must be 17 years old to sell products as an employee. If under age 21 there must be a supervisor who is 21 years old (Section 22-1555-B(1)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n

Self-service displays must be bulk packages of 10 or more products in specialty tobacco shops or in 21+ locations (Section 22-1555-B(11)<\/a>). Vending machines must be in 21+ locations only (Section 22-1553-A(1)(C)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 22-1151-A(1)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Maryland<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • License required for shipping, importing, or selling e-cigarettes or vaping devices<\/li>\r\n
  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Sections 16.7-201<\/a>, 16.7-211(a)<\/a>, and 16.7-213(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Massachusetts<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service and vending machines only allowed in adult-only businesses (Section 940-21.04(2), (4)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Michigan<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers for tobacco products \u2013 laws in development for age restrictions for vaping<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Minnesota<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Banned from kiosk sales (Section 461.21<\/a>) and self-service machines must be in adults-only, tobacco-only businesses. Vending machines banned aside from 18+ businesses (Section 461.18<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes – Section 461.12(1)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Mississippi<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Missouri<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines allowed in 18+ businesses or in machines with lock-out devices or under clear supervision of an 18+ employee (Section 407.931.2<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes – Section 407.934.1<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Montana<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines allowed in bars with line-of-sight from supervisor (Section 16-11-306(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes – Section 16-11-303(1)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Nebraska<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines only allowed in 18+ businesses (Section 28-1429.02<\/a>) and self-service machines only allowed in tobacco stores or cigar bars (Section 28-1429.03<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Nevada<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

New Hampshire<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

New Jersey<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

New Mexico<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service displays banned (Section 30-49-7(A)<\/a>) and vending machines restricted to 18+ businesses (Section 30-49-7(b)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

New York<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service displays allowed in adult-only businesses (Section 1399-cc(7)<\/a>). Vending machines allowed in 18+ businesses or businesses with few employees under 18 with products not accessible to the public. Must be supervised by the manager (Section 1399-dd<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

North Carolina<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines must be inaccessible to anyone under 18 (Section 14-313(b1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

North Dakota<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service and vending machines must be inaccessible to minors or be controlled by the store at all time (Section 12.1-31-03(1)(b)<\/a>) and 12.1-31-03.1(1-2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Ohio<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines allowed in 18+ businesses or under the supervision of the owner (Section 2927.02(C)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Oklahoma<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines must be in 18+ businesses and self-service displays must be in adult-only businesses (Section 63-1-229.17-.21(A)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Oregon<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service displays allowed only in 21+ businesses (Section 167.765<\/a>) and vending machines allowed only in 21+ businesses (Section 167.780(2)<\/a>). All sales banned at marijuana dispensaries (Section 333-008-1200(11)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Pennsylvania<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

N\/A<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes – Section 72-8220-A(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Rhode Island<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines must be in 21+ business or locked in supervised areas (Section 11-9-13.1(A)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes – Section 23-1-56(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

South Carolina<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines sales must be locked, controlled by the shop owners, and not accessible to anyone under 18 (Section 16-17-500(D)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

South Dakota<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service displays only allowed in 18+ areas of shops (Section 34-46-2(5)<\/a>) and 34-46-21<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Tennessee<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Minor employees must be supervised by a 21+ employee (Section 39-17-1505(f)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Texas<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines or self-service displays only allowed in 18+ business areas (Section 161.086<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 161.456<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Utah<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines or self-service displays must be in 19+ restricted areas (Section 76-10-105.1(2-3)<\/a>) in tobacco specialty shops<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Sellers (Section 59-14-803(1)<\/a>) and retailers (Sections 26-62-201<\/a>, 17-50-333(3)(a)<\/a> and 10-8-41.6(3)(a))<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Vermont<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Employees must be 16 years old to sell tobacco substitutes (Section 1002(f)<\/a>). Self-service displays banned except for areas restricted to 18+ adults (Section 1003(c)(2)<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 1002(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Virginia<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines must be in 21+ restricted areas of a business or shop (Section 18.2-371.2(A)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Washington<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service displays allowed in 18+ businesses only (Section 70.345.080<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Yes \u2013 Section 70.345.030(1)(a)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

West Virginia<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Vending machines restricted to 18+ areas of businesses (Section 16-9A-8<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Wisconsin<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

All samples of products restricted to 18+ areas of businesses (Section 134.66(2)(am)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Wyoming<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Must ID all customers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Self-service and vending machines restricted to 18+ locations (Section 14-3-303(b)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

No<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

Learn More About State Laws:<\/h2>\r\n

State Laws<\/a> \u2013 Find overviews of state-specific legal areas
\r\nOfficial State Codes<\/a> \u2013 Search the official laws for all states<\/p>\r\n

Related Resources for E-Cigarette Laws:<\/h2>\r\n

Vaping and E-Cigarette Laws by State: Manufacturers<\/a>
\r\nVaping and E-Cigarette Laws by State: Consumers<\/a>
\r\nChecklist: Minimize Business Risks and Losses<\/a>
\r\nBusiness Operations Overview<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Compliance Is Key for E-Cigarette Sales<\/h2>\r\n

Some states, and even some municipalities (towns and cities), have very detailed laws and specific exceptions that can make or break a nicotine-related business. Always review your state laws carefully and reach out to a business law attorney in your state<\/a> for answers to specific questions or legal details. If you are questioning whether a product, package, or practice is compliant, ask first to avoid harsh penalties.<\/p>\r\n

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