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Tobacco and Vaping Laws in West Virginia

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

Short answer: 21. No one may sell, give or furnish any tobacco product, which includes e-cigarettes and other vaping devices and their liquids, to a person younger than 21, and age must be verified by valid ID. W. Va. Code §§ 16-9A-2, 16-9A-3

Smoking and vaping age21. No one may sell, give or furnish any tobacco product, which includes e-cigarettes and other vaping devices and their liquids, to a person younger than 21, and age must be verified by valid ID. Sellers face a $250 fine for a first offense, rising to up to $5,000 for repeat offenses; store clerks who are not managers get non-criminal, non-monetary penalties such as education classes or community service. West Virginia's tobacco article contains no penalty on the underage buyer for possession or use.
Reviewed W. Va. Code ch. 16, art. 9A (§§ 16-9A-1 to 16-9A-11) on 2026-10-28; no provision penalizing underage possession or use found.
Source: W. Va. Code §§ 16-9A-2, 16-9A-3

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What is the smoking and vaping age in West Virginia?
21. No one may sell, give or furnish any tobacco product, which includes e-cigarettes and other vaping devices and their liquids, to a person younger than 21, and age must be verified by valid ID. Sellers face a $250 fine for a first offense, rising to up to $5,000 for repeat offenses; store clerks who are not managers get non-criminal, non-monetary penalties such as education classes or community service. West Virginia's tobacco article contains no penalty on the underage buyer for possession or use.

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