You'll have to be 21 to buy cigarettes or vape products in Washington starting Jan. 1, 2020 KNKX Public Radio The FDA may approve certain vape flavors to help adults switching away from tobacco cigarettes. However, this can be health threat among young people. Tap the link in our bio to submit 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. The newly authorized vapes include Bluetooth linked age verification that requires users to confirm their identity with a government ID before the devices can function, as health groups warn flavored products have historically Vaporizer and E Cigarette Laws by State 2026 Chart: Teenagers Two to Three Times More Likely to Vape Than Smoke Statista