Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Massachusetts
How Massachusetts law treats smoking and vaping age, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco products in Massachusetts is 21, and 'tobacco products' include electronic cigarettes and other vaping and nicotine delivery products. G.L. c. 270, §6(a), (b), (d)
| Smoking and vaping age | The minimum age to buy tobacco products in Massachusetts is 21, and 'tobacco products' include electronic cigarettes and other vaping and nicotine delivery products. No one may sell or provide a tobacco product to a person under 21. A violation is punished by a fine of $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second and $5,000 for a third or later offense. Source: G.L. c. 270, §6(a), (b), (d) |
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FAQ
What is the smoking and vaping age in Massachusetts?
The minimum age to buy tobacco products in Massachusetts is 21, and 'tobacco products' include electronic cigarettes and other vaping and nicotine delivery products. No one may sell or provide a tobacco product to a person under 21. A violation is punished by a fine of $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second and $5,000 for a third or later offense.
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.