How old do you have to be to vape in Colorado?

The minimum age to buy a vape in Colorado is 21. Colorado law also sets 21 (C.R.S. 18-13-121(1)(a); 44-7-103(1)). This record covers sales, not possession or use.

Can you buy a vape at 18 in Colorado?

No. The federal minimum age of 21 applies to every retail sale in Colorado.

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in Colorado? (2026)

Age 21

As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in Colorado is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); Colorado law also sets 21 (C.R.S. 18-13-121(1)(a); 44-7-103(1)).

Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmed

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Ages on file for Colorado

Minimum age to buy: 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
State law, vapes: 21 · C.R.S. 18-13-121(1)(a); 44-7-103(1)
State law, nicotine pouches: 21 · C.R.S. 18-13-121(1)(a); 44-7-103(1)
Vapes in Colorado: Restricted · Shipping vapes to consumers barred; licensed in-store sales to 21+ allowed
Pouches in Colorado: Restricted

The age is the age to buy or be sold the product. This record does not cover possession or use by people under 21.

Dated changes on file for Colorado (1)

July 1, 2027 · Colorado: nicotine products tax rises from 56 to 62 percent of list price Source

Citations for the Colorado vape record

C.R.S. 44-7-104.7, restrictions on sales, online sales prohibited, (3)(a) (Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services (CRS 2024 printout), 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
C.R.S. 44-7-104.7; 18-13-121(5) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
C.R.S. 18-13-121, furnishing to persons under 21; definition (Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services (CRS 2024 printout), 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
C.R.S. 39-28.6-103, nicotine products tax (Colorado General Assembly, Office of Legislative Legal Services (CRS 2024 printout), 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
HB 20-1001, Nicotine Product Regulation, Session Laws 2020 ch. 302 (Colorado General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
Colorado General Assembly bill search (2025, 2026 regular sessions) (Colorado General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL

Neighboring states

Vape age in Arizona Age 21 · vapes restricted
Vape age in Kansas Age 21 · vapes legal
Vape age in Nebraska Age 21 · vapes restricted
Vape age in New Mexico Age 21 · vapes legal
Vape age in Oklahoma Age 21 · vapes restricted
Vape age in Utah Age 21 · vapes restricted
Vape age in Wyoming Age 21 · vapes legal

Federal

Federally restricted. Federal floor: FDA premarket order required; age 21; PACT Act; no USPS mailing Federal detail

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