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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in Rhode Island

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

Short answer: The minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic nicotine-delivery (vaping) products in Rhode Island is 21; since April 1, 2026 the same ban covers kratom. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 11-9-13, 11-9-13.13(b)

Smoking and vaping ageThe minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic nicotine-delivery (vaping) products in Rhode Island is 21; since April 1, 2026 the same ban covers kratom. Licensed sellers who sell to someone underage face civil fines of $250 (first violation in 36 months), $500 (second), $1,000 plus a 14-day license suspension (third) and $1,500 plus a 90-day suspension for each later violation.
Versions effective April 1, 2026 (P.L. 2025, ch. 446 and 447).
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 11-9-13, 11-9-13.13(b)

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What is the smoking and vaping age in Rhode Island?
The minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic nicotine-delivery (vaping) products in Rhode Island is 21; since April 1, 2026 the same ban covers kratom. Licensed sellers who sell to someone underage face civil fines of $250 (first violation in 36 months), $500 (second), $1,000 plus a 14-day license suspension (third) and $1,500 plus a 90-day suspension for each later violation.

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