Tobacco & Vaping in Washington, DC (2026)
3 verified tobacco & vaping rules for Washington, District of Columbia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Vape Retail Rules
Vape shops in DC need a tobacco retail license under DC Code 7-1721.04, must verify ID for buyers under 30, may not sell flavored e-liquids, and must keep all products behind the counter or in locked cases.
Vape Shop Licensing and Retail Rules
Some RestrictionsTobacco Age Restrictions
DC Code 7-1721.02 bans sale, delivery, and distribution of any tobacco, vape, or nicotine product to anyone under 21, with photo ID required for buyers who appear under 30.
Tobacco 21 Sales and Possession Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFlavored Tobacco Bans
DC's Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 bans retail sale of menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, flavored vape liquids, and flavored hookah within 300 feet of any school.
Flavored Tobacco and Vape Sales Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for District of Columbia county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Washington city rules.
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