Q: What is a "Vapor Product"?
A: According to Arizona law (A.R.S. §13-3622), "Vapor product" means a noncombustible, tobacco-derived product containing nicotine that employs a mechanical heating element, battery or circuit, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to heat a liquid nicotine solution contained in cartridges.
Q: Are vape pens/e-cigarettes legal to smoke at 18 in Arizona?
A: It depends. Arizona state law says that tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, cannot be possessed or sold to anyone under the age of 18. Federal and state law and some Arizona cities and town ordinances set the legal purchase age to 21 years old. Cities also have laws about where tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, may be used. Someone under 21 can be fined up to $100 or order 30 hours of community service. Using a fake id to purchase a tobacco product is a petty crime and can result in a fine up to $500. For more information, visit the Consumer Advocates for Smoke Free Alternatives Association (CASAA) page for Arizona: https://casaa.org/get-involved/state-locator/arizona/.
Laws may have changed since the last time this article was updated. The current and most up-to-date laws can be accessed here.