If you're an adult consumer, you're affected in practical ways. You'll need to show ID in stores, and you'll face verification steps online. If you're a retailer, the stakes are higher. Selling to someone underage can mean heavy fines, losing your license, and even criminal charges.

Importers and online sellers also have responsibilities. They must ensure age verification at every step, from the website checkout to the delivery driver checking IDs at your door. It's a system designed to keep minors from getting vaping products, but it also means more friction for everyone.