Maine Tobacco Age 21 Sales Restriction Statewide

Maine raised the legal sales age for tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to 21 in 2018 ahead of federal Tobacco 21. Under 22 MRS section 1551-A, retailers must verify a government-issued photo ID for any purchaser appearing under 30. The law applies to cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vape devices, and e-liquid. Sampling and free distribution to minors are prohibited. Repeat violations trigger graduated civil penalties and potential license suspension by Maine Revenue Services.

Selling tobacco to a person under 21 results in civil penalties starting at $300, increasing for repeat offenses, and may lead to license suspension.