How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in Hawaii? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in Hawaii is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); Hawaii law also sets 21 (HRS 712-1258(1)).
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAges on file for Hawaii
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 21 · HRS 712-1258(1)
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 21 · HRS 712-1258(1)
- Vapes in Hawaii
- Legal · Age 21, permit, 70% tax; directory and disposable ban start 2027-01-01
- Pouches in Hawaii
- Legal
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 Hawaii (2)
- January 1, 2027 · Hawaii: e-cigarettes and e-liquids not on the Attorney General directory barred from sale Source
- January 1, 2027 · Hawaii: disposable e-cigarettes banned unless FDA-authorized Source
Citations for the Hawaii vape record
- Haw. Rev. Stat. 712-1258, Tobacco products and electronic smoking devices; persons under twenty-one (Hawaii State Legislature (HRS current), 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- Haw. Rev. Stat. 245-1 (definitions) and 245-3 (tax rates, 70 percent on ESDs and e-liquid) (Hawaii State Legislature, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Haw. Rev. Stat. 245-2.5, Retail tobacco permit (Hawaii State Legislature, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Act 190, SLH 2026 (HB 1573 HD3 SD1), Relating to Health: ESD and e-liquid manufacturer certification and directory (Office of the Governor / Hawaii State Legislature, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Act 189, SLH 2026 (SB 2175 CD1), Relating to Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices (Hawaii State Legislature, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, notice to retailers on Acts 189, 190 and 229 (2026-07-13) (Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
Federal
Federally restricted. Federal floor: FDA premarket order required; age 21; PACT Act; no USPS mailing Federal detail
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