Nebraska Tobacco 21 Minimum Age Statewide

Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1419 makes it unlawful to sell, give, or furnish cigarettes, cigars, electronic nicotine delivery systems, alternative nicotine products, or other tobacco to a person under 21; a licensee who does so violates Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1425. Use of tobacco by a person under 21 is separately barred by 28-1418. Retailers must verify government-issued photo ID and post the required age-restriction signage. The state law mirrors the federal Tobacco 21 standard and applies statewide. Local jurisdictions may add licensing or compliance-check programs but cannot set a lower minimum age.

Selling or furnishing tobacco to a buyer under 21 is a Class III misdemeanor under Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1419, with escalating fines and potential retail license sanctions for repeat violations.