Federal Tobacco & PACT Act
Federal minimum age
The federal minimum age to purchase tobacco products is 21. A photo ID may be required for customers who appear to be under 30.
PACT Act registration and reporting
The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act imposes registration, reporting, tax-collection and shipping-label requirements on certain cigarette and smokeless tobacco sellers.
Other requirements
- Age verification at sale and delivery
- Applicable excise tax and cigarette tax-stamp rules
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Package-label requirements for covered shipments
This page does not claim that TOBACCO ACE currently holds any registration.
Official sources
Last reviewed
Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Disclaimer
This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Regulations may change, and local requirements may be more restrictive.