How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in Indiana? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in Indiana is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); Indiana law also sets 21 (IC 35-46-1-10(b); IC 35-46-1-1.8).
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAges on file for Indiana
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 21 · IC 35-46-1-10(b); IC 35-46-1-1.8
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 21 · IC 35-46-1-10(b); IC 35-46-1-1.8
- Vapes in Indiana
- Restricted · 75 mg/mL cap, permitted-source rule and foreign adversary e-liquid ban since 2026
- Pouches in Indiana
- 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 Indiana (1)
- January 1, 2027 · Indiana: manufacturers of e-liquid products, closed systems included, need an Indiana permit Source
Citations for the Indiana vape record
- Ind. Code 7.1-7-2-12.5, 7.1-7-4-8, 7.1-7-5-1.1 (e-liquid article) (Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2026), 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- SEA 185 (2026), P.L.148-2026, enrolled act concerning alcohol and tobacco (Indiana General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Ind. Code 35-46-1-10 (sale to persons under 21) (Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2026), 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Ind. Code 6-7-4-9 (electronic cigarette tax) and 6-7-2-7.5 (closed system cartridges) (Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code 2026), 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Vape age in Illinois Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Kentucky Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Michigan Age 21 · vapes legal
- Vape age in Ohio 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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