Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Georgia
How Georgia law treats smoking and vaping age, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products and vapor products in Georgia is 21. Knowingly selling them to someone under 21 is a misdemeanor; O.C.G.A. § 16-12-171
| Smoking and vaping age | The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products and vapor products in Georgia is 21. Knowingly selling them to someone under 21 is a misdemeanor; sellers must ask for ID when a reasonable person could doubt the buyer's age, and proper ID showing the buyer is 21 is a defense. A person under 21 who buys, tries to buy, possesses for personal use, or lies about age to get these products may be ordered to do up to 20 hours of community service, attend a free health-hazards lecture, or both; failing to complete community service or a third violation in a calendar year can bring a 45-day driver's license suspension. Check against the official code. Source: O.C.G.A. § 16-12-171 |
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FAQ
What is the smoking and vaping age in Georgia?
The minimum age to buy cigarettes, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products and vapor products in Georgia is 21. Knowingly selling them to someone under 21 is a misdemeanor; sellers must ask for ID when a reasonable person could doubt the buyer's age, and proper ID showing the buyer is 21 is a defense. A person under 21 who buys, tries to buy, possesses for personal use, or lies about age to get these products may be ordered to do up to 20 hours of community service, attend a free health-hazards lecture, or both; failing to complete community service or a third violation in a calendar year can bring a 45-day driver's license suspension.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.