Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Alabama

How Alabama law treats smoking and vaping age, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: The minimum age to buy, use, possess or transport tobacco, vapes (electronic nicotine delivery systems), e-liquid and alternative nicotine products in Alabama is 21; Ala. Code 1975 § 28-11-13(a), (c), (d)

Smoking and vaping age	The minimum age to buy, use, possess or transport tobacco, vapes (electronic nicotine delivery systems), e-liquid and alternative nicotine products in Alabama is 21; merely possessing a vape device is a violation for someone under 21, and using a fake ID to buy these products is also unlawful. A violation by someone under 19 is handled as a delinquent act in juvenile court. A first violation brings parent notification and a required vaping awareness and prevention class; a second brings a court-approved addiction or substance abuse course, and no court costs or fees may be charged. Source: Ala. Code 1975 § 28-11-13(a), (c), (d)

Smoking and vaping age

The minimum age to buy, use, possess or transport tobacco, vapes (electronic nicotine delivery systems), e-liquid and alternative nicotine products in Alabama is 21; merely possessing a vape device is a violation for someone under 21, and using a fake ID to buy these products is also unlawful. A violation by someone under 19 is handled as a delinquent act in juvenile court. A first violation brings parent notification and a required vaping awareness and prevention class; a second brings a court-approved addiction or substance abuse course, and no court costs or fees may be charged.

Source: Ala. Code 1975 § 28-11-13(a), (c), (d)

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