Plain-Language Summary
Virginia law prohibits selling, purchasing, or possessing retail tobacco and hemp products intended for smoking by individuals under 21. Retail sales must verify age through government-issued ID, and vending machine sales are banned. Violations carry civil penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
The legal age to purchase tobacco or hemp products intended for smoking in Virginia is 21 years old.
No, retail tobacco and hemp products cannot be sold from vending machines in Virginia.
Buyers must present a government-issued photo ID proving they are at least 21 years old.
Yes, selling these products to persons under 21 can result in civil penalties for the seller.