Not Legal Advice: The legal age for purchase of tobacco products is eighteen.
Connecticut General Statutes 53-344
Tobacco products include chewing tobacco, snuff, and smoking tobacco.
Minors (under the age of 18) who illegally purchase tobacco products, falsely claim to be over eighteen years of age, or possess tobacco in any form in any public place can be fined $50 for the first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses. "Public place" means any area that is used or held out for use by the public whether owned or operated by public or private interests.
Anyone delivering tobacco to a minor can be fined up to $200 for the first offense and up to $350 for a subsequent offense within 18 months.
A store clerk who sells tobacco to a minor can be fined $100 for the first offense and $150 for a subsequent offense within 18 months.
The Department of Revenue Services Commissioner can suspend or revoke a dealer's or distributor's license for any sale or delivery of tobacco to a minor. Additionally, he will be fined $250 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.
Three convictions within an 18 month period will result in suspension of the dealer's or distributor's license in the case of an over the counter sale, or removal of the vending machine for one year in the case of a vending machine sale, as well as a $500 fine.
To report violations or to request enforcement, contact your local police department.
To report repeat violations, call the Department of Revenue Services at (860) 297-5650
To learn more about Connecticut Tobacco Laws visit ct.gov.