Oregon Statewide Rule
Oregon Vape and Inhalant Delivery Retail Rules
Key Facts
- License law
- SB 587 (2021), ORS 431A.194
- Online IDS sales
- Prohibited (HB 2261, 2021)
- Displays
- Self-service restricted to adult stores
- Age check
- Age 21 verification required at sale
Summary
Oregon licenses tobacco and inhalant delivery system retailers and bans online or mail-order sales of vapor products to consumers.
431A.194 Licensure requirement. A person may not make a retail sale of a tobacco product or an inhalant delivery system at or from a premises located in this state unless the person sells the tobacco product or inhalant delivery system at or from a premises licensed or otherwise authorized under ORS 431A.198 or 431A.220.
Full Breakdown
ORS 431A.175 and related provisions require retailers to verify age 21 and prohibit free sampling and self-service displays of inhalant delivery systems outside adult-only stores. The Oregon Health Authority enforces packaging and child-resistant requirements. Senate Bill 587 (2021) created a statewide tobacco retail license, codified at ORS 431A.194 and administered with the Department of Revenue; retailers must be licensed to sell tobacco or inhalant delivery systems. House Bill 2261 (2021) prohibits online and mail-order sales of inhalant delivery systems to consumers, requiring in-person sales. Local governments may adopt stricter retail licensing under ORS 431A.190 but cannot relax the statewide minimum age of 21.
Violations & Penalties
Retail sale to a minor or unlicensed sale carries civil penalties up to several thousand dollars per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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