New Mexico law sets the minimum legal sales age for tobacco, vape, and nicotine products at 21, applying statewide in Albuquerque, with retailer ID-verification duties and penalties for both clerks and stores.
Under NM §30-49-3, retailers in Albuquerque may not sell or furnish cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape devices, or nicotine products to anyone under 21. The statute predates federal Tobacco 21 and remains the controlling rule. Clerks must request photo ID for anyone appearing under 27. The NM Department of Health and the Bernalillo County Health Council coordinate compliance checks; Albuquerque's tobacco retailer license adds local enforcement leverage. Sampling, free distribution, and self-service displays of vape products to underage persons are also prohibited.
Selling to a person under 21 is a misdemeanor under NM §30-49-3, with escalating fines for repeat offenses and possible suspension of the city tobacco retail license.
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