Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Oregon

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems (vapes) in Oregon is 21. Selling them to someone under 21 is a specific fine violation with a fine of up to $50 for the clerk; ORS 167.755, 167.760

Smoking and vaping age	The minimum age to buy tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems (vapes) in Oregon is 21. Selling them to someone under 21 is a specific fine violation with a fine of up to $50 for the clerk; supervising managers face fines of up to $250 (up to $500 from the third violation) and business owners up to $500 (up to $1,000 from the third). People under 21 may not buy or try to buy tobacco or vapes, though the statute sets no penalty for that. Retailer notice and labeling duties: ORS 431A.175, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.html Source: ORS 167.755, 167.760

Smoking and vaping age

The minimum age to buy tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems (vapes) in Oregon is 21. Selling them to someone under 21 is a specific fine violation with a fine of up to $50 for the clerk; supervising managers face fines of up to $250 (up to $500 from the third violation) and business owners up to $500 (up to $1,000 from the third). People under 21 may not buy or try to buy tobacco or vapes, though the statute sets no penalty for that.

Retailer notice and labeling duties: ORS 431A.175, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.html

Source: ORS 167.755, 167.760

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