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Q: Now that I am 18, I can smoke cigarettes, right?

A: In December 2019, a new federal law was passed prohibiting the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under 21. States may choose to continue carrying out their current laws, but at the risk of losing federal funding (casaa.org/find-my-state-info/arizona/).

 

Q: What are tobacco products?

A: Tobacco products are cigars, cigarettes, cigarette papers, smoking and chewing tobacco. Shisha and vapor products are not considered tobacco, but many of the same laws apply to these substances (A.R.S. §13-3622).

 

Q: Where is smoking tobacco products allowed?

A: The Smoke Free Arizona Act prohibits smoking in all public places and places of employment within Arizona, except (A.R.S. §36-601.01):

  • Private residence
  • Hotel or motel with designated smoking rooms
  • Retail tobacco stores
  • Veterans and fraternal clubs that are not open to the general public
  • Smoking when associated with a religious ceremony (American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978)
  • Outdoor patios as long as the smoke does not enter areas where smoking is prohibited through entrances, windows, ventilation systems,etc.
  • A theatrical performance on stage or during a film or tv production

 

 

Laws may have changed since the last time this article was updated.  The current and most up-to-date laws can be accessed here.