Georgia Statewide Rule
Georgia Tobacco 21 Age Restrictions Statewide
Key Facts
- Minimum Sales Age
- Minimum sales age is 21 statewide
- Id Checks Are
- ID checks are required for purchasers appearing under 27
- Penalties Escalate For
- Penalties escalate for repeat retailer violations
- Underage Purchase Or
- Underage purchase or attempted purchase is prohibited
Summary
Georgia prohibits the sale of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products to anyone under 21, aligning state law with the federal Tobacco 21 standard.
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to: (A) Sell or barter, directly or indirectly, any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to any individual under the age of 21 years;
Full Breakdown
Under Title 16, Chapter 12, Article 8, Georgia prohibits furnishing tobacco, tobacco-related objects, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products to persons under age 21. Retailers must check identification for any purchaser appearing under the age of 27 (or as further specified by rule). Penalties escalate for repeat violations. Persons under 21 may not purchase or attempt to purchase such products, and false identification can result in additional penalties. The statute applies statewide and preempts inconsistent local age-of-sale rules.
Violations & Penalties
Retailers furnishing products to minors face fines and possible license suspension; underage purchasers face civil penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone aged 18 buy tobacco in Georgia?
What ID must Georgia retailers check?
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