Smoking age around the world
The smoking age is the minimum legal age required to purchase or use tobacco products. Most countries have laws that forbid the sale of tobacco products to persons younger than certain ages, usually the age of majority.
List
Country | De jure | Notes | |
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Legal age to smoke any tobacco products | Legal age to buy any tobacco products | ||
Caphiria | 16 | It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 16 years. Minors under the age of 16 years may not smoke in any school or on school property. | |
Cartadania | 18 | Ban on domestic growth of tobacco and higher tariffs on its derivatives have discouraged smoking of cigarettes over the years. Cartadania's relaxed attitude towards Cannabis has caused Congress to enact legislation for consumption of it as well. Alexandria, Alahuela, Milan, Porta Bianca, São Ricardo, and Verona have increased their age of consumption to 21 years. | |
Kiravia | unregulated | 14-17 | Purchase age varies by state from none (Daridia, Kyllera) to 17 (Fariva). Most states have a purchase age between 14 and 16. Enforcement varies. |