Think of it like this: you wouldn't serve a drink to someone who looks 20, and the same logic applies to vape products. The federal law (Tobacco 21) sets the minimum age at 21, but many states have their own rules. As a distributor, you're on the hook to make sure the end buyer is 21+.

Here's the simplest way to think about it:

• Check IDs – always ask for a government-issued ID when selling to an individual, whether in person or online.
• Use digital verification for online orders – services that check name, DOB, and address against public records.
• Train your staff – they need to know what to look for and how to handle suspicious IDs.

That's the 30-second version. Now let's get into the details that trip people up.