REGINA — Nineteen is the new magic number when it comes to purchasing tobacco and vapour products.
Effective Feb. 1, the minimum age for the purchase of these products will increase from 18 to 19 years of age.
In October 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan passed proposed legislation calling for the increase. The legislative change aligns tobacco and vaping product restrictions with alcohol and cannabis.Tobacco and vapour product retailers are responsible for ensuring they only sell these items to people 19 years and older. Government-issued identification containing the person's photograph, date of birth and signature (e.g. a passport or driver's license) is required to confirm age.
Retailers will have to update their signage to reflect the new minimum age. The sign must be visible at the cash register where products are purchased.
The Ministry of Health will be mailing new till stickers to retailers in January. Retailers can get additional till stickers from their local public health office or by downloading and colour-printing the signage directly from the Signs for Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailers webpage.
