While some places enforce restrictions locally, kids can still go to a website, click a button indicating they are at least 21, and shop online. “The majority of teens I see buy JUUL over the Internet,” says Dr. Taskiran. Shipping products to anyone under the age of 18 is illegal (Section 39-5717A). Prohibited use when smoking is prohibited (Article 26-38-2 (6)), including cars carrying persons 15 years of age or younger (Article 41-6a-1717). A study of Grade 12 students found that children who vaped (but were not previously smokers) were more than four times more likely to “move away from the perception of smoking as a major risk of harm.” The study and others have shown that teens who vape are much more likely to start smoking cigarettes. Here`s a list of states where e-cigarettes are considered tobacco products, an overview of country-specific laws, and age restrictions for buying or using vape pens: Teens and the vaping industry often use the excuse that vape pens reduce nicotine and cigarette consumption. However, the justification for this claim is that e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine intake. Cigarette smoking among adolescents is at an all-time low; The vast majority of teens who vape have not been prior users of tobacco products, so they do not need to use e-cigarettes to reduce smoking. In fact, many studies show that vaping without nicotine is associated with an increased risk of future nicotine use among teens.
In short, this habit is dangerous for a 16-year-old (or someone else). For one, vaping damages the brain, which develops until the age of 25. The chemicals cause more wear and tear on neurons, which means that a teenager can suffer from dementia at a very young age. This will eventually slow their growth. In addition, it exposes them to other harmful drugs, as vaping devices can be mixed with other substances. Its use is generally prohibited wherever smoking is prohibited (sections 433.845 and 433.850). Individuals over the age of 21 may use e-cigarettes and vape pens at institutions of higher learning or at institution-sponsored events in designated areas (Section 339.883). Cannot be used in a car with persons under 18 years of age (section 811.193). Like smoking, vaporizers contain substances that damage the heart and lungs. Liquids also contain nickel, lead, tin, formaldehyde and acrolein, which damage all types of body tissue. In addition, there are concerns that some cartridges not purchased at the store may contain THC, the chemical in marijuana that causes euphoria.
As with alcohol, enforcing a legal age of sale for e-cigarettes is not a perfect solution, but it is the most reliable way to reduce vaping among teens. It`s not easy for lawmakers to decide what age you need to be to vape, how old you buy from a vaper, penalties for retailers who break the law, and how to enforce a buying age law. Finally, lawmakers who do it wrong may inadvertently increase smoking among teens or adults or help create a black market. Must be 21 years of age or before 31 years of age. December 2018 Be 18 years old (section 940-21.04(3)) Illegal for “minors” (section 10-107(b)(2), (c)(1)) The 2018-2019 moral panic over vaping, which focused on teens` use of the popular JUUL vape pod, led to increased efforts to ban the sale of vaping to minors. The 2019 legislature spawned T-21 proposals in dozens of states. The demand for federal legislation had reached a turning point. When Congress finally passed Tobacco 21 in December 2019, there was no opposition. Aside from countries that have banned vaping and those that don`t have vaping regulations, most countries simply use the legal age to set the minimum age to buy vaping products (and other adult products). The FDA announced that it would crack down not only on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to minors, but also on the “marketing and attractiveness of these child-friendly products,” as “we are seeing clear signs that e-cigarette use among teens has reached epidemic proportions.” And after recent unexplained illnesses and deaths attributed to vaping, the CDC and the American Medical Association are voicing serious concerns, recommending that people avoid vaping altogether. Age restrictions for use.
Shipping orders must be of legal age (section 7.1-7-5.5-3). Because it is defined as a tobacco product, it is illegal for a retailer to sell nicotine-free e-liquids to anyone under the age of 21. Note: State laws can always change through the passage of new laws, decisions in higher courts (including federal decisions), voting initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to review the state laws you are seeking. Must be 18 years of age (sections 35-46-1-10(a), 35-46-1-10.2(a) and 35-46-1-10.5(a)) Federal regulations treat e-cigarettes as tobacco products, but not all states do so. This loophole has been used by retailers to avoid penalties related to the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. While many states prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes, vape pens and accessories to minors, the legality of possession of these products by minors is inconsistent. It should also be noted that many states have passed laws prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21. Order from online retailers in countries where the legal age is 18, such as most European countries, China, etc. Must be 18 years of age (sections 407.926.1, 407.931.1 and 407.931.3) No one knows when puberty ends and adulthood begins. In fact, it`s different for each person. But lawmakers must decide on the legal age of majority — the age at which a young person can vote, sign contracts, apply for loans, serve in the military, and buy alcohol, tobacco and other products deemed unsuitable for children.