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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Nevada

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

Short answer: Nevada sets 21 as the minimum age for buying tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine products. Retailers must post a notice that selling these products to anyone under 21 is prohibited by law (fine up to $100 for not posting), and knowingly selling cigarettes to someone under 21 over the… NRS 202.2493(2), 202.24935, 202.2494

Smoking and vaping ageNevada sets 21 as the minimum age for buying tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine products. Retailers must post a notice that selling these products to anyone under 21 is prohibited by law (fine up to $100 for not posting), and knowingly selling cigarettes to someone under 21 over the internet, phone or other electronic network carries a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation plus possible license action. Cigarette vending machines may be placed only where people under 21 may not loiter.
The main in-store sales prohibition and its penalty, and any penalty on minors for possession, were not found in the portion of chapter 202 read.
Source: NRS 202.2493(2), 202.24935, 202.2494

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What is the smoking and vaping age in Nevada?
Nevada sets 21 as the minimum age for buying tobacco, vapor and alternative nicotine products. Retailers must post a notice that selling these products to anyone under 21 is prohibited by law (fine up to $100 for not posting), and knowingly selling cigarettes to someone under 21 over the internet, phone or other electronic network carries a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation plus possible license action. Cigarette vending machines may be placed only where people under 21 may not loiter.

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