Maryland §16-7-101 sets the minimum age to purchase tobacco and vape products at 21 statewide. Baltimore retailers must verify ID and post age signage. Violations risk license suspension.
Maryland conformed to federal Tobacco 21 with §16-7-101, prohibiting sales of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic smoking devices, and vape liquids to anyone under 21 years old. Baltimore retailers must check government-issued photo ID for any purchaser appearing under 30, and must post conspicuous Tobacco 21 signage at point of sale. Active-duty military exemptions previously allowed purchases at 18 but have been eliminated. The Baltimore Health Department conducts compliance check inspections including underage decoy stings. Violations are reported to the Maryland comptroller, which oversees tobacco retail licenses and may suspend or revoke for repeat offenses.
Civil fines $300-$1,000 per sale to underage; license suspension on second offense within 24 months; revocation for repeated violations.
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