Tobacco and Vapes Under Twenty One
W.S. 14-3-305 — a citation and a $25 fine, never an arrest
A person under twenty one years of age may not buy or try to buy nicotine products, lie about age or use false ID to get them, or possess or use them.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
It is a misdemeanor with a fine of $25. The person is not arrested but given a citation. The court may instead allow community service or a cessation program, credited at $10 an hour.
Not reported. A conviction for possession or use is not reported by the court to any law enforcement agency.
Sources for this section (2)
- W.S. 14-3-304 — Purchase by person under twenty-one years of age prohibited
- W.S. 14-3-305 — Possession or use by person under twenty-one years of age prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.