Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Colorado

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products and nicotine products in Colorado, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, is 21. C.R.S. § 18-13-121(1), (3), (5)

Smoking and vaping age	The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products and nicotine products in Colorado, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, is 21. Sellers must check a government-issued photo ID, and selling or giving these products to someone under 21 is a civil infraction with a $200 fine; local governments may set stricter rules but not a lower age. The section read sets no penalty on the minor for possession or use. Source: C.R.S. § 18-13-121(1), (3), (5)

Smoking and vaping age

The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products and nicotine products in Colorado, including electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, is 21. Sellers must check a government-issued photo ID, and selling or giving these products to someone under 21 is a civil infraction with a $200 fine; local governments may set stricter rules but not a lower age. The section read sets no penalty on the minor for possession or use.

Source: C.R.S. § 18-13-121(1), (3), (5)

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