How Old to Buy a Vape in District of Columbia? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in District of Columbia is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); District of Columbia law also sets 21 (D.C. Code 7-1721.02(a)).
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAges on file for District of Columbia
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 21 · D.C. Code 7-1721.02(a)
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 21 · D.C. Code 7-1721.02(a)
- Vapes in District of Columbia
- Restricted · Flavored vapes banned District-wide; no vape sales near middle or high schools
- Pouches in District of Columbia
- 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.
Citations for the District of Columbia vape record
- D.C. Code 7-1721.08, prohibitions on flavored tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, (a) (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- D.C. Code 7-1721.08; 7-1721.01(1), (1B), (2A) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- D.C. Code 7-1721.01, definitions (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- D.C. Code 7-1721.02, sale of tobacco to persons under 21 (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- D.C. Code 7-741.01, electronic smoking device definition (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- D.C. Code 47-2401, 47-2402.01, other tobacco products tax (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Vape age in Maryland Age 21 · vapes legal
- Vape age in Virginia Age 21 · vapes restricted
Federal
Federally restricted. Federal floor: FDA premarket order required; age 21; PACT Act; no USPS mailing Federal detail
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- Vape and nicotine pouch brands on file (23)
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