Federal Tobacco 21 (Tobacco Control Act §906) and Georgia O.C.G.A. §16-12-171 prohibit tobacco/vape sales to anyone under 21. Fulton County enforces through municipal licensing.
Federal Tobacco 21 law (2019) raised tobacco purchase age to 21 for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and alternative nicotine products. Georgia adopted matching rules in 2020. Atlanta tobacco retail licenses require compliance + Synar inspections. Fulton County Board of Health conducts annual underage compliance checks. Retailer violations can result in license suspension and federal fines.
Sale to minor: federal civil fine $250-$11,182 per violation; license suspension/revocation; Atlanta criminal misdemeanor.
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