Tobacco Under Twenty One
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-344 — up to $300 for selling to anyone under twenty one, and up to $50 for lying about age
| Who | Fine, not more than |
|---|---|
| WhoSelling, giving or delivering cigarettes or tobacco to anyone under twenty one | Fine, not more than$300, then $750 within twenty four months, then $1,000 |
| WhoSomeone under twenty one lying about age to buy | Fine, not more than$50, then $50 to $100 |
Who handles this in Connecticut: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
Someone under twenty one may handle tobacco as an employee or in an approved medical research study. Electronic cigarettes are covered by a separate section not set out here. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Connecticut attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-344 — Sale or delivery of cigarettes or tobacco products to persons under age twenty-one
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.