Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-371.2: (Effective until October 1, 2026) Prohibiting purchase or possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person under 21 years of age or sale of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking to persons under 21 years of age; civil penalties
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prohibits selling or providing tobacco and hemp smoking products to persons under 21 and requires age verification. Violations are punishable by civil penalties of $500 for a first offense and $2,500 for subsequent offenses within three years.
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