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Tobacco & Vaping in Saint Paul, MN (2026)

1 verified tobacco & vaping rules for Saint Paul, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Flavored Tobacco Bans

Saint Paul bans the retail sale of flavored tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products citywide, but carves out an exception for dedicated tobacco products shops. Legislative Code § 324.07(j) prohibits selling, offering, or distributing any 'flavored product,' defined to include menthol, mint, fruit, candy, and dessert flavors, unless the retailer holds a tobacco products shop license under § 324.07(l)(3).

Saint Paul Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban

Heavy Restrictions

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 324.07(j), (l)(3) (Sales Prohibited; Exceptions)

(j)No person may sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute any flavored products, unless excepted under section 324.07(l) of this chapter. ... (l)Exceptions.(1)Notwithstanding section (i), individuals exempted under Minn. Stats. § 609.685 are also exempt from this section.(2)The penalties in this section do not apply to a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who purchases or attemp...

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