Tobacco and Vapes Under 21
Ala. Code § 28-11-13 — no tobacco or vape under 21, and a class rather than a fine the first time
No one under 21 buys, uses, possesses or transports tobacco, a nicotine product, e-liquid, a vaping device, or vape liquids with CBD or THC oil or hemp cannabinoids. Having the device is enough, whatever is in it. An employee under 21 of a permit holder may handle and sell these on the job with someone 21 or older present.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Violation | What the court orders |
|---|---|
| ViolationFirst | What the court ordersA parent or guardian is notified, and an in person vaping awareness and prevention class |
| ViolationSecond | What the court ordersA parent or guardian is notified, and a free substance abuse course, with a parent if under 19 or a sponsor at 19 or older |
Selling or giving tobacco, a nicotine product or a vaping device to anyone under 21 brings a fine of $100 to $300 and up to 30 days in the county jail.
Sources for this section (2)
- Ala. Code § 28-11-13 — Individuals Under 21 Years of Age Prohibited from Possessing, Transporting, Etc., Tobacco, Electronic Nicotine Delivery System, Etc.; Exceptions; Violations
- Ala. Code § 13A-12-3 — Selling, Bartering, Etc., of Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Etc., to Individuals Under the Age of 21 Years
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.