This current law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21. According to the FDA, it is now illegal for a retailer to sell tobacco products — including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes — to people under the age of 21. Raising the purchasing age to 21 will help prevent youth from starting to smoke and reduce the deaths, illnesses and health care costs associated with smoking. For more information, see the official statement on the FDA website. Support H 363 – Prevent Idaho city and county governments from enacting stricter laws than the state regarding the regulation of tobacco and nicotine products. It is illegal to sell tobacco and electronic smoking devices to anyone under the age of 21. Tobacco products and smoking electronics include, but are not limited to: Under federal law, individuals must be 21 years of age or older to legally purchase or possess tobacco or vaping products. Congress raised the age limit from 18 to 21 in 2019. However, Idaho law still lists 18 as the legal age for tobacco purchase. A 2015 study by the National Academy of Medicine predicted that tobacco use would drop by 12 percent if the legal purchasing age was raised to 21 percent. Subsequent reductions in cancer, heart disease and other smoking-related conditions would also appear years later, according to the study. Due to a change in the Idaho code, which occurred on 1.
Retailers, including vape stores that sell nicotine, tobacco or electronic smoking devices, must now get permission to sell them legally in the state of Idaho. The Idaho legislature updated Section 39-5700. It is now called the Prevention of Access by Minors to Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices Act. The new requirements of the Code came into force on July 1, 2020. The amendments expand the type of products currently covered by this Act. retailers selling substances containing, consisting of or derived from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts or accessories must obtain a permit for the legal sale of such products in the State of Idaho. The Idaho Senate passed a bill Tuesday by a 19-15 vote that would clarify the legal age to purchase vaping and tobacco products. Tobacco/Vapour Law 21: Federal Law of December 20, 2019 prohibits the sale of all tobacco and vaping products to persons under 21 years of age. The FDA said the law went into effect that day. States can choose to proceed with the current retirement law at the risk of losing federal funds. Cigarettes can only be sold in their original manufacturer`s packaging. Sellers cannot sell open packaging, bulk cigarettes or other promotional packaging if they are not packaged by the manufacturer for sale.
The sale of electronic smoking devices requires age verification (by name and age verification by credit/debit card) that the purchaser is 21 years of age or older. Idaho Code § 39-5715 (2022) (MLSA 21 effective July 1, 2022) “Raising the minimum age to 21 is one of the most effective things the government can do to reverse teen vaping,” Martin said. Member support makes local COVID-19 coverage possible. Support this coverage here. It is illegal to sell, distribute or offer tobacco products to persons under the age of 21. Check photo ID to see if someone is under 21. Senator Fred Martin, sponsor of the bill, said the discrepancy between federal and state law is causing confusion for Idaho retailers. While they must comply with the federal age limit, the signs they must put up indicate that 18 is the minimum age under state law. Taste bans: Federal law prohibits the sale of closed-system devices (pods, cartridges) containing e-liquids in flavors other than tobacco or menthol. Complete the online application on the Idaho Tobacco Project website. Retailers such as vaping shops that do not sell tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc.) should choose “other” as their type of supplier when applying for their licence.
In addition to applying for a new licence and renewing an existing one, you can also view public reports, learn more about tobacco inspections and learn more about training for tobacco retailers on this website. Senator Fred Martin (R-Boise) said this bill will save lives. Sale of vending machines and self-service displays of electronic devices for smokers reserved for adult tobacconists. Idaho Code § 39-5706 (2022) The possession/purchase/distribution/use of electronic smoking devices by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, except for possession during employment to store shelves or transport products in the customer`s vehicles, and sale by employees between the ages of 18 and 21. Idaho Code § 39-5703(1), (2), (5) (2022) (MLSA 21 effective July 1, 2022) Yes. Idaho Code §§ 39-5704(1) (all retail sales); 39-5718(1) (2022) (Shipping sales) Other critics have said that people between the ages of 18 and 20 should not be treated as pseudo-adults, especially since they can vote or join the military.