It is illegal to sell or furnish tobacco, vape, or alternative nicotine products to anyone under 21 in Fargo under NDCC §12.1-31-03, which aligns with federal Tobacco 21 law.
North Dakota raised the legal age for tobacco and electronic smoking device sales to 21 to align with the 2019 federal Tobacco 21 law, codified locally at NDCC §12.1-31-03. The statute applies to cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vape pens, and alternative nicotine products. Fargo retailers must verify ID for any buyer who appears under 30 and may not sell, furnish, or give such products to anyone under 21, including through proxy purchases. FCPH and the state health department conduct compliance checks, and city Chapter 25 supports enforcement of underage tobacco offenses.
Retailers face fines, license suspension, and potential criminal charges; underage purchase or possession can result in juvenile petitions and education requirements.
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