Burlington tobacco and vape retailers must hold a Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery tobacco license under 7 V.S.A. §1003 and verify customer age 21 for all tobacco, e-cigarette, and nicotine product sales.
Vermont raised the legal sales age for tobacco, e-cigarettes, and nicotine products to 21 through Act 27 of 2019, predating the federal Tobacco 21 standard. Burlington retailers must obtain an annual license from the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, post age-restriction signage, train staff, and check ID on all sales. Vermont also bans flavored vape products under Act 65 of 2019 with limited exceptions. Burlington has explored stricter buffer-zone restrictions near schools but currently relies on the statewide framework for licensing and age enforcement.
License suspension or revocation, fines up to $1,000 per illegal sale, and possible criminal charges for repeat sales to minors. Vermont conducts compliance checks using underage decoys throughout the year.
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