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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in New York

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco products, vapor products and e-cigarettes is 21: sellers may not sell them to individuals under twenty-one years of age. The section read sets no penalty on the young buyer; N.Y. Public Health Law 1399-cc(2)

Smoking and vaping ageThe minimum age to buy tobacco products, vapor products and e-cigarettes is 21: sellers may not sell them to individuals under twenty-one years of age. The section read sets no penalty on the young buyer; seller penalties are set in Public Health Law 1399-ee (not read).

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What is the smoking and vaping age in New York?
The minimum age to buy tobacco products, vapor products and e-cigarettes is 21: sellers may not sell them to individuals under twenty-one years of age. The section read sets no penalty on the young buyer; seller penalties are set in Public Health Law 1399-ee (not read).

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