A majority of surveyed parents didn't know a person must be 21 to purchase tobacco products in the United States. The federal age limit for buying cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other Bill to ban e cigarettes for minors passes unanimously History of tobacco minimum purchase age by U.S. jurisdiction Wikipedia You'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes or vape products in Washington starting Jan. 1, 2020 KNKX Public Radio NC official supports upping e cigarette buying age to 21 as high school use jumps 75%