Tobacco and Vaping Laws in New Hampshire

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes, e-liquid and other nicotine products in New Hampshire is 21. RSA 126-K:4, 126-K:6 (2026, 259:7, eff. Jan. 1, 2027)

Smoking and vaping age	The minimum age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes, e-liquid and other nicotine products in New Hampshire is 21. Selling or giving these products to anyone under 21 is a civil infraction handled by the Liquor Commission against the licensee, plus a violation for a first offense and a misdemeanor for each later offense. People under 21 may not buy, try to buy, possess or use them, or lie about their age to buy them. Starting January 1, 2027, a person under 21 who violates this is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of up to $100 and/or up to 20 hours of community service per offense, and someone 12 or older will not be treated as a delinquent or child in need of services. Sales: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/X/126-K/126-K-4.htm. The penalty for under-21 possession in force before January 1, 2027 is in another section of RSA 126-K that was not read. Source: RSA 126-K:4, 126-K:6 (2026, 259:7, eff. Jan. 1, 2027)

Smoking and vaping age

The minimum age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes, e-liquid and other nicotine products in New Hampshire is 21. Selling or giving these products to anyone under 21 is a civil infraction handled by the Liquor Commission against the licensee, plus a violation for a first offense and a misdemeanor for each later offense. People under 21 may not buy, try to buy, possess or use them, or lie about their age to buy them. Starting January 1, 2027, a person under 21 who violates this is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of up to $100 and/or up to 20 hours of community service per offense, and someone 12 or older will not be treated as a delinquent or child in need of services.

Sales: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/X/126-K/126-K-4.htm. The penalty for under-21 possession in force before January 1, 2027 is in another section of RSA 126-K that was not read.

Source: RSA 126-K:4, 126-K:6 (2026, 259:7, eff. Jan. 1, 2027)

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