Oregon Statewide Rule
Oregon Tobacco 21 Age Restrictions Statewide
Key Facts
- Statewide Minimum
- Statewide minimum tobacco age is 21
- Vapor
- Applies to vapor and inhalant products
- Verification
- ID verification required under 30
- Exceptions
- No exemption for active military
Summary
Oregon prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco and inhalant delivery systems to anyone under age 21 under ORS 431A.175.
(1) A person commits the offense of selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to a person under 21 years of age upon the occurrence of one of the following: (a) The person knowingly distributes or sells, or allows to be sold, to a person under 21 years of age, tobacco products;
Full Breakdown
Oregon adopted Tobacco 21 in 2017 through SB 754, codified across ORS Chapter 431A. The law bars sale, gift, or distribution of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapor products, and tobacco accessories to persons under 21. Retailers must verify identification for any buyer who appears under 30 and post conspicuous age-restriction signage. Active military members aged 18 to 20 are not exempt from the statewide rule. Local enforcement and licensing reside with the Oregon Health Authority and county health departments, and minor decoy compliance checks are routinely conducted.
Violations & Penalties
Selling to underage buyers can result in civil penalties up to $250 to $1,000 per violation plus license action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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