Indiana Statewide Rule

Indiana Vape Retail Licensing and Sales Rules

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Indiana (2026)

Key Facts

Pilot License: Retailer certificate required under IC 7.1-7-4
Enforcement: Tobacco 21 enforcement under IC 7.1-7-3
Vapor Products: 15% wholesale tax on vapor products
Vending machines limited: Vending machines limited to adult-only premises
Excise Police conduct: Excise Police conduct compliance checks

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: State of Indiana

Summary

Indiana requires retailers to hold an Electronic Cigarette Retailer Certificate to sell vapor products, complying with age verification, packaging, and Tobacco 21 sales rules.

Sec. 1.1. (a) A retailer must have a valid sales certificate issued by the commission in accordance with IC 7.1-3-18.5-1 that contains a separate box to check for identifying a retailer that sells e-liquids. (b) A retailer may purchase e-liquid only from an Indiana e-liquid manufacturing permit holder or an Indiana distributor permit holder. (c) A retailer shall retain all invoices for e-liquid that the retailer purchases for two (2) years. (d) A retailer shall not allow the self-service sale for individuals purchasing an e-liquid. (e) A retailer may not sell an e-liquid that contains more than seventy-five (75) milligrams per milliliter of nicotine.

Source: State of IndianaView official code

Full Breakdown

IC 7.1-7-4 requires retailers selling e-liquid or vapor products to obtain an Electronic Cigarette Retailer Certificate from the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Retailers must verify age, refuse sales to anyone under 21, and follow labeling and packaging requirements under IC 7.1-7-5. Vending machines for tobacco and vapor products are restricted to adult-only premises. Indiana State Excise Police enforce compliance through inspections and undercover compliance checks. The state imposes a 15% wholesale tax on vapor products under IC 6-7-4.

Violations & Penalties

Selling without a certificate or to underage buyers can result in fines, certificate suspension, or revocation; criminal misdemeanor penalties may apply for repeated violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do vape shops in Indiana need a license?

Yes. Retailers must obtain an Electronic Cigarette Retailer Certificate from the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission under IC 7.1-7-4 to sell vapor products.

What is the minimum age to buy vape products in Indiana?

Twenty-one years old, consistent with Indiana's Tobacco 21 law in IC 7.1-7-3 and federal law.

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