Nevada Tobacco 21 Age Restriction Under NRS 202.2493

NRS 202.2493 makes it unlawful to sell, distribute, or offer to sell cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products to persons under 21. Retailers must verify identification for any purchaser who reasonably appears under 30. The statute applies to in-person, online, and vending machine sales. Self-service displays of tobacco products are restricted. Civil penalties escalate from $100 first offense up to $500 for repeat violations, plus potential license actions.

Violations carry civil penalties of $100 to $500 per offense plus license suspension; minors face $50 fines and possession penalties under NRS 202.2493.