Tobacco and Vapes Under Twenty One
G.L. c. 270, § 6 — vapes count as tobacco, and the fine starts at $1,000
No person may sell or provide a tobacco product to a person under 21 years of age. A tobacco product here includes anything made or derived from tobacco or nicotine meant for human use, electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, and their parts and accessories. Selling rolling papers to someone under 21 is forbidden as well.
Who handles this in Massachusetts: Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs, listed in the Massachusetts directory.
| Offense | Fine |
|---|---|
| OffenseFirst | Fine$1,000 |
| OffenseSecond | Fine$2,000 |
| OffenseThird or later | Fine$5,000 |
Free samples are not allowed except in retail tobacco stores and smoking bars. A particular charge is a question for a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- G.L. c. 270, § 6 — Sale or provision of tobacco products to persons under 21
- G.L. c. 270, § 6A — Sale of tobacco rolling papers to persons under 21
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Massachusetts attorney.