What age can I buy cigarettes or cigars?
You can buy cigarettes or cigars once you turn 18 years of age.
It is an offence for a person under the age of 18 to buy a tobacco product or smoking implement.
It is an offence to sell, supply or deliver a tobacco product or smoking implement to a person who has not reached 18 years of age.
It is not an offence for a person under the age of 18 to smoke a cigarette or cigar.
Please note: Laws are subject to change. Last updated November 2015.
Important: This general information is not the same as legal advice. You should speak with a lawyer about your situation. The information is based on a Western Australian context.