Not Legal Advice: Yes. The Senate Bill No. 106 states that it is unlawful for a retailer to sell cigarette lighters to any person under 18 years of age. It is unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to purchase or possess a cigarette lighter.
Many children are naturally curious about fire and find it exciting to watch a flame appear from a lighter or a match.
Children often link fire with celebration and fun – such as blowing out candles on a birthday cake, toasting marshmallows over bonfires, or watching fireworks displays. However, young children are not able to understand the dangers of fire. Every year, children playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and injuries. Therefore, it is important to teach children that fire is very dangerous, and that matches and lighters are not toys.
You can get some tips to prevent fires due to children playing with lighters and matches at the following sites:
Mass.Gov
Nationwide Children's Hospital