Nebraska law sets the minimum age for purchasing tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products at 21 under NE §28-1418, with retailers facing license penalties for selling to anyone under that age in Omaha.
Nebraska aligned with federal Tobacco 21 by raising the state minimum sales age to 21 for cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, and alternative nicotine products under NE §28-1418. Omaha retailers must verify ID for any buyer who appears under 30 and may not rely on parental consent loopholes. The state Department of Revenue and DCHD partner on compliance checks, and repeated underage sales can suspend a tobacco retail permit. Local Ord. Ch. 25 (Misc Offenses) reinforces that selling to a minor is unlawful.
Selling tobacco or vapor products to a buyer under 21 can trigger fines, retailer permit suspension, and prosecution under NE §28-1418 misdemeanor provisions.
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