A minor who uses a false or altered driver`s licence or non-operator identification to purchase tobacco, alternative nicotine or vaping products WILL ALSO BE CHARGED WITH A MINOR OFFENCE (up to a $100 fine). By law, it is illegal to provide or sell covered tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. It is also illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to attempt to purchase or purchase the products. Vapour product means “any non-flammable product, whether or not containing nicotine, that uses a heating element, energy source, electronic circuit or other electronic, chemical or mechanical means, regardless of its shape or size, that can be used to produce vapour from a solution or other substance. [including] an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarette, electronic pipe or similar product or device, and a cartridge or other container of a solution or other substance that may or may not contain nicotine intended for use with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe or similar product or device to be used. Iowa Code § 453A.1(29)(2022) “According to the Scott County District Attorney`s Office, the new 2020 `federal tobacco law` applies only to the seller of tobacco products. This means that if you are under the age of 21, you are no longer allowed to “buy” tobacco products. This particular federal law is enforced by the ATF (The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). However, if you are 18, you can legally smoke/chew tobacco products in Iowa. “Am 20. In December 2019, the national minimum age for the sale of tobacco products was raised from 18 to 21. A statement on the FDA`s website said: “It is now illegal for a retailer to sell tobacco products — including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes — to anyone under the age of 21.” On December 20, 2019, the President signed a law amending the Federal Law on Food, Medicines and Cosmetics and raising the minimum age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21.

This law (known as “Tobacco 21” or “T21”) came into effect immediately, and it is now illegal for a retailer to sell tobacco products – including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes – to anyone under the age of 21. The new federal minimum age applies to all retail establishments and to persons without exception. 29. In June 2020, Governor Reynolds signed a new law that will go into effect for Iowa. The law raises the legal age to 21 to purchase tobacco, tobacco products, nicotine alternatives, including vaping products, and cigarettes. The Liquor Department will also develop a training program for retail employees, which must not exceed 2 hours. In other words, while 18-20 year olds in Iowan may not be able to buy tobacco, it is legal to possess tobacco if someone over 21 buys it for them. Thus, the Iowa law is consistent with the recent federal law, which raises the legal age to buy tobacco to 21. By signing this new law, Governor Reynolds is ensuring that Iowa law enforcement will be able to enforce the law.

In addition, the state would continue to receive up to $3.2 million in federal funding for substance abuse programs. This is another way to prevent to save lives. Tobacco 21 laws can help deter teens from smoking or vaping and save lives. An employee who sells tobacco, nicotine replacements and vaping products to a minor IS CHARGED WITH A MINOR OFFENSE AND FACES THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES: The message continues: “The state of Iowa should change the law that sets the age of 21 so that Iowa police can enforce it.” However, in the comments of the post, they mention that if a cashier sells to someone under 21, they could get into trouble. But: “If you are an adult as a consumer and buy tobacco for an 18-year-old friend. There is currently no law that prohibits it. A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WHO POSSESSES OR ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE TOBACCO, NICOTINE REPLACEMENTS OR VAPING PRODUCTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CIVIL PENALTIES: This new federal law replaces all state laws. States like Illinois had already raised the legal age to 21 last summer. While other state laws, including Iowa, set the legal age to buy tobacco at 18.

On June 29, Governor Reynolds signed a bill raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco, alternative nicotine and vaping products from 18 to 21. Iowa state law now reflects the minimum age of purchase, which was raised on December 20, 2019. Retailers may not sell, provide or provide tobacco, tobacco products, nicotine replacement products, vaping products or cigarettes to persons under the age of 21. OMAHA, Neb. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products, including vaping products, to 21. In the summer of 2019, the FDA released the Digital Age Verification Schedule as part of the voluntary “This is Our Watch” retail education program. Retailers using the FDA`s “This is Our Watch” digital age verification calendar can update the minimum age of purchase in the calendar to 21. Retailers who want a “This Is Our Watch” digital age verification schedule can order one for free from the FDA`s Center for Tobacco Products Exchange Lab. The bill passed the Iowa Senate in March, but due to COVID-19, the Iowa House of Representatives delayed its consideration of the bill until June. “This bill aligns Iowa with the federal Tobacco 21 Act, which was signed into law in December 2019,” said Jerilyn Oshel, director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services` Division of Tobacco Control and Enforcement. For more information on tobacco laws, see Iowa Code Chapter 453A.

Retailers looking for a quick guide on how to amend the Federal Minimum Age Act for Selling Tobacco Products can find one here. The FDA`s voluntary smartphone app, “FDA Age Calculator,” can help retailers comply with federal, state, and local age restrictions for selling tobacco products. The “FDA age calculator” allows retailers to use their personal smartphones to determine if a customer is old enough under federal law to purchase tobacco products. Retailers using the FDA`s Age Calculator app must update the age limit to 21 through the app`s settings. For instructions, see the app`s help function. The sale or distribution of vaping products to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited. Iowa Code § 453A.2(1) (2022). The Blue Grass Police Department recently posted on its Facebook page to inform everyone about the exact impact of the federal law in relation to the Local Government Act. Below are some frequently asked questions to help retailers, consumers, and state and local law enforcement navigate the new law. While we were celebrating the holidays in the Quad Cities, a federal law was signed that changed the age for selling tobacco products. No free distribution of vaping products to persons under 21 years of age or within 500 feet of the premises if they are primarily used by minors.

Iowa Code § 453A.39(2)(b)(2022) The use of e-cigarettes is prohibited on state-owned and operated buildings and outdoor spaces used in connection with the building, except in private buildings on Capitol Complex property. Iowa State Employee Policy (Appendix E) (October 2018). The publication states that there are no exceptions or grandfathering clauses to Iowa or federal law. The use of electronic devices for smoking is prohibited by law on the campus of Iowa State University. Iowa Administrator. Code r. 681-13.17(262) (2022) This is our verification schedule for the digital age. The FDA has free resources to help retailers calculate the age of customers. Yes. Iowa Code, §§ 453A.47A(1); 453A.13(1); 453A.36 (7) (a) (2022).

T21 Web Declaration In January 2020, CTP released a web statement detailing the T21 Act and what it means for retailers going forward. More information about Iowa`s tobacco control efforts can be found here. Vaping is prohibited in nursing homes and vehicles with foster children.