Maryland prohibits the sale of any tobacco or electronic smoking device to anyone under age 21 under Health-General Article 16.7A.
Maryland adopted Tobacco 21 in 2019, raising the minimum legal sales age to 21 for all tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and vape liquids. The law contains a narrow military exception for active-duty members 18 or older with valid military identification. Retailers must check identification for any purchaser appearing under 30, post compliance signage, and may face license suspension or revocation for repeated violations. Local health departments and the Comptroller share enforcement authority. The law preempts inconsistent local age rules but allows stricter local enforcement programs.
Civil fines start at $300 for the first offense and rise to $3,000 for repeated violations within a 24-month period.
Rockville, MD
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Rockville, MD
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