How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in South Carolina? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in South Carolina is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); South Carolina law still lists 18 (S.C. Code 16-17-500(A)), but the federal age governs sales.
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAges on file for South Carolina
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 18 · S.C. Code 16-17-500(A)
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 18 · S.C. Code 16-17-500(A), (B)
- Vapes in South Carolina
- Restricted · Youth-appeal vape labels barred now; ENDS directory bar starts Feb 1, 2027
- Pouches in South Carolina
- 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 South Carolina (2)
- January 1, 2027 · South Carolina: first ENDS manufacturer certifications due for the Attorney General directory Source
- February 1, 2027 · South Carolina: ENDS products not on the Attorney General directory barred from sale Source
Citations for the South Carolina vape record
- S.C. Code 44-95-65, ENDS product regulation (2026 Act No. 97) (South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- 2026 Act No. 97 (S.287), ratified text and history (South Carolina General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- S.C. Code 16-17-500, 16-17-501 (Youth Access to Tobacco Prevention Act) (South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- 2026 Act No. 234 (H.4303), 12-21-620 vapor tax (South Carolina General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Vape age in Georgia Age 21 · vapes legal
- Vape age in North Carolina Age 21 (federal) · state law 18 · vapes restricted
Federal
Federally restricted. Federal floor: FDA premarket order required; age 21; PACT Act; no USPS mailing Federal detail
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