Vaping Taxes by State, 2026 E Cigarette and Vape Tax Rates From 1 October 2024, people 18 years and older can buy vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg mL or less from participating pharmacies without a prescription, where state and territory laws Law Enforcement Unit Formed to Crack Down on Illegal E Cigarettes The New York Times Did you know? The Tobacco 21 law raises the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. Why? To help protect young people from a lifetime of addiction.