Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Tobacco 21 Age Restriction Under NRS 202.2493
Key Facts
- Authority
- Sale to under-21 prohibited statewide
- Authority
- ID check required for buyers under 30
- Rule
- Applies to vapor and alternative nicotine
- Fee
- First offense fine up to $100
- Rule
- Vending machine restrictions apply
Summary
Nevada prohibits the sale of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products to anyone under 21 years old, aligning with federal Tobacco 21 law.
A person shall not sell, distribute or offer to sell cigarettes, cigarette paper or other tobacco products to any person under 40 years of age without first performing age verification through enhanced controls that utilize a scanning technology or other automated, software-based system to verify that the person is 21 years of age or older. A person who violates this subsection is liable for a civil penalty of $100 for each offense.
Full Breakdown
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 & Penalties
Violations carry civil penalties of $100 to $500 per offense plus license suspension; minors face $50 fines and possession penalties under NRS 202.2493.
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