How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in Rhode Island? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in Rhode Island is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); Rhode Island law also sets 21 (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-9-13; 11-9-13.4(19)).
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAges on file for Rhode Island
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 21 · R.I. Gen. Laws 11-9-13; 11-9-13.4(19)
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 21 · R.I. Gen. Laws 11-9-13; 11-9-13.4(19)
- Vapes in Rhode Island
- Restricted · Statewide ban on flavored vapes except tobacco and menthol; age 21
- Pouches in Rhode Island
- 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.
Citations for the Rhode Island vape record
- R.I. Gen. Laws 44-20-61, product restrictions on electronic nicotine-delivery system products (State of Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 11-9-13 and 11-9-13.4 (sale to individuals under 21; definitions), eff. 2026-04-01 versions (State of Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 44-20-1(11) (other tobacco products) and 44-20-13.2 (OTP and ENDS taxes) (State of Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- R.I. Gen. Laws 11-9-13.11 (mail and delivery sales; proof of age) (State of Rhode Island General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Vape age in Connecticut Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Massachusetts 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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