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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Idaho

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco products or electronic smoking devices (vapes) in Idaho is 21: the law defines a 'minor' as anyone under twenty-one. Idaho Code §§ 39-5702(9), 39-5703

Smoking and vaping ageThe minimum age to buy tobacco products or electronic smoking devices (vapes) in Idaho is 21: the law defines a 'minor' as anyone under twenty-one. A minor who possesses, buys, uses or tries to buy them commits an infraction with a $17.50 fine. A minor who sells or distributes them or uses false identification commits an infraction with a $200 fine for a first violation and a misdemeanor (up to 30 days and/or $300) for a later violation; the court may also order an awareness program or community service.
Definition of minor: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch57/sect39-5702/ .
Source: Idaho Code §§ 39-5702(9), 39-5703

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What is the smoking and vaping age in Idaho?
The minimum age to buy tobacco products or electronic smoking devices (vapes) in Idaho is 21: the law defines a 'minor' as anyone under twenty-one. A minor who possesses, buys, uses or tries to buy them commits an infraction with a $17.50 fine. A minor who sells or distributes them or uses false identification commits an infraction with a $200 fine for a first violation and a misdemeanor (up to 30 days and/or $300) for a later violation; the court may also order an awareness program or community service.

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