Halting Tobacco Sales to Minors

NOTICE

In accordance with Public Chapter 0324, beginning July 1, 2025, a new Tennessee state law requires stricter age verification for the purchase of tobacco and related products. This law is designed to reduce youth access to age-restricted products and promote public health. Retailers and consumers are expected to comply fully with the new requirements.

• Minimum Age to Purchase: You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase tobacco, smoking hemp, vapor products, or smokeless nicotine products.
• ID Requirement: Before completing a sale, anyone who appears to be under the age of 50 must present a valid, government-issued photo ID showing their date of birth (e.g., driver's license or passport).

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Tennessee’s Youth Access to Tobacco Program administers the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco, Smoking Hemp, and Vapor Products Act for the purpose of reducing access by minors to tobacco products through various prohibitions and restrictions on the sale, distribution, and receipt of such products. This includes conducting random, unannounced inspections of locations where tobacco products are sold or distributed.