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Michigan Vape and E-Cigarette Retail Rules

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Michigan (2026)

Key Facts

Sales To Under
Sales to under 21 prohibited statewide
Vape Products Covered
Vape products covered under Youth Tobacco Act
Age Verification Required
Age verification required at point of sale
Required Signage At
Required signage at retail counters
Federal Fda Rules
Federal FDA rules also apply
Last verified: August 20, 2026Source: Michigan Legislature

Summary

Michigan regulates retail sale of vapor products and alternative nicotine products under the Youth Tobacco Act, MCL 722.641 and MCL 333.12601.

722.641 Selling, giving, or furnishing tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products to minor prohibited; misdemeanor; penalty; sign required; copies of sign; affirmative defense; notice; rebuttal testimony; notice of rebuttal; exception; identity and age verification requirements. Sec. 1. (1) A person shall not sell, give, or furnish a tobacco product, vapor product, or alternative nicotine product to a minor, including, but not limited to, through a vending machine. A person who violates this subsection or subsection (8) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine as follows: (a) For a first offense, not more than $100.00. (b) For a second offense, not more than $500.00. (c) For a third or subsequent offense, not more than $2,500.00. (2) A person who sells tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products at retail shall post, in a place close to the point of sale and conspicuous to both employees and customers, a sign produced by the department of health and human services that includes the following statement: "The purchase of a tobacco product, vapor product, or alternative nicotine product by a minor under 21 years of age and the provision of a tobacco product, vapor product, or alternative nicotine product to a minor are prohibited by law. A minor who unlawfully purchases or uses a tobacco product, vapor product, or alternative nicotine product is subject to criminal penalties.".

Source: Michigan LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

Retailers selling vape products and e-cigarettes in Michigan must verify purchaser age, prohibit sales to anyone under 21, and post required signage. Michigan PA 18 of 2019 brought vape products under the Youth Tobacco Act framework. State law preempts local ordinances that would impose additional retail licensing or sales restrictions inconsistent with state rules. Retailers must also comply with federal FDA premarket authorization requirements for vapor products.

Violations & Penalties

Selling to minors is a misdemeanor with fines starting at $50 for a first offense and increasing for repeat violations; civil penalties also apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal age to buy vape products in Michigan?
Twenty-one, consistent with state and federal law since 2019-2020.
Can cities require additional vape retail licenses?
Local ordinances inconsistent with state retail tobacco law may be preempted; consult counsel.

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