Tobacco and Vapes Under Twenty One
Utah Code 76-9-1106 — under 21, buying or holding a vape or tobacco is an offense, with a $60 minimum from age 18
| Who | What happens |
|---|---|
| WhoSomeone 18 or older but under 21 who buys or has tobacco, a vape or a nicotine product | What happensAn infraction, a minimum fine of $60, and a tobacco education or cessation program |
| WhoSomeone under 18 who does | What happensA juvenile citation, handled by the juvenile court rules |
| WhoAnyone who provides one to someone under 21 | What happensClass C misdemeanor, then class B, then class A on a third |
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
A violation on school property is handled under the school code instead. A particular citation is a question for a licensed Utah attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Utah Code 76-9-1106 — Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor
- Utah Code 76-9-1104 — Providing a cigar, a cigarette, an electronic cigarette product, a nicotine product, or tobacco to a minor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.