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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in District of Columbia

How District of Columbia law treats smoking and vaping age, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco products in D.C. is 21, and 'tobacco product' includes electronic smoking devices and their liquids. D.C. Code §§ 7-1721.01(2A), 7-1721.02, 7-1721.03

Smoking and vaping ageThe minimum age to buy tobacco products in D.C. is 21, and 'tobacco product' includes electronic smoking devices and their liquids. Sellers must check proof of age for anyone who appears under 30, and a seller's tobacco license may be suspended for a first or second sale to someone under 21 and must be revoked for a third. People under 21 may not buy or possess tobacco products or use false ID to get them, but the section read states no penalty for the minor (its former penalty subsection (c) is repealed).
Source: D.C. Code §§ 7-1721.01(2A), 7-1721.02, 7-1721.03

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What is the smoking and vaping age in District of Columbia?
The minimum age to buy tobacco products in D.C. is 21, and 'tobacco product' includes electronic smoking devices and their liquids. Sellers must check proof of age for anyone who appears under 30, and a seller's tobacco license may be suspended for a first or second sale to someone under 21 and must be revoked for a third. People under 21 may not buy or possess tobacco products or use false ID to get them, but the section read states no penalty for the minor (its former penalty subsection (c) is repealed).

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