Tobacco and Vaping Laws in South Carolina

South Carolina's statute still sets 18 as the minimum age: it is unlawful to sell, give or provide a tobacco product to anyone under 18, and sellers must demand proof of age for tobacco and alternative nicotine products. A seller who knowingly violates the law commits a misdemeanor with a $200 to $300 fine for a first offense and $400 to $500 and/or up to 30 days after that; retailers also face administrative fines and temporary sales bans. A minor who lies about their age to buy tobacco commits a noncriminal offense with a $25 civil fine (or a cessation program or up to 5 hours of community service), with no criminal record.