Louisians must be 21 years old before they can purchase tobacco or vaping products. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is now illegal for a retailer to sell tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes, to people under the age of 21. Tim Thompson, owner of Elevate Vape Shop and Botanical`s, says there are many concerns about the change, especially among 18- to 21-year-olds. 2. Every person who, by possession of tobacco products, contravenes the provisions of this section is liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars for any offence. 6. `tobacco product` means any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco or smoking tobacco. H.
1. Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Division by selling or purchasing tobacco, nicotine replacement products or vaping products is liable to a fine of not more than fifty dollars. The penalties for subsequent violations are a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the second violation, a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars for the third violation and a fine of not more than four hundred dollars for each subsequent violation. C. It is illegal for manufacturers, distributors, retailers or any other person to knowingly sell or distribute tobacco products, nicotine replacement products or vaping products to a person under the age of eighteen. However, it is not illegal for a person under the age of eighteen to receive a tobacco, nicotine replacement or vaping product from an employer if it is necessary for the performance of his or her duties. At the point of purchase, a sign of at least 30 points must be displayed that reads: “LOUISIANA LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OF TOBACCO, NICOTINE ALTERNATIVES, OR VAPING PRODUCTS TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.” The poster must also include a notice indicating the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline telephone number (1-800-QUIT-NOW) and the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline website (www.quitwithusla.org), as determined by the Department of Health. (2) However, it is not unlawful for a person under the age of eighteen to possess a tobacco product in any of the following circumstances: The move comes as many states update their laws to reflect the minimum age to buy tobacco at the federal level, which was raised to 21 in December 2019 under a spending bill signed by former President Donald Trump.
Because states, cities, and other local governments are typically responsible for enforcing the minimum age for purchase, they have had to pass laws and regulations to update their laws. Only a dozen states have yet to update their laws to adjust the federal minimum age. 5. `smoking tobacco` means granulated, corked, crimped and pregrated tobacco and any other type and form of tobacco prepared for pipe or cigarette smoke; “I don`t think it`s going to affect businesses or vape stores because the vast majority of them have already changed, because many tobacco and cigar retailers in Louisiana have voluntarily switched to T21 without the state having to intervene,” Rogers said. They also cite growing evidence of health problems related to smoking and vaping among teens, including serious illnesses and even vaping-related deaths. D. It is illegal for a vending machine operator to operate a vending machine to automatically sell tobacco products unless the vending machine displays a sign or sticker in at least 22-point letters on the front of the vending machine that says, “louisiana law prohibits the sale of tobacco to persons under 18 YEARS OF AGE.” or words with similar meanings. The bill also links a number of serious health conditions to smoking and vaping by people during their youth. §91.8.
Illegal sale, purchase or possession of tobacco; Required characters; Penalties Before it became law, some were against the law, pointing out that a person becomes a legal adult at the age of 18. 2. `cigar` means any roll of tobacco intended for smoking, irrespective of its size or shape and whether the tobacco is flavoured, adulterated or mixed with other ingredients, if the roll is put up principally with tobacco; Thompson believes raising the age to 21 will encourage these underage users to obtain their product through other, less legal means. J. The law enforcement authority making the estimate or arrest, or the clerk of the court where proceedings are initiated, shall inform the Commissioner of the Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the action taken and the final decision on the matter. On Wednesday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed HB 473, a law that raises the state`s minimum age to purchase tobacco products and tobacco alternatives such as e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill Wednesday limiting the purchase of tobacco or vaping products to Louisians 21 years of age or older.