Health & Safety Code · §161.252

Possession of Tobacco or E-Cigarettes by Persons Under 21

Possession of Tobacco or E-Cigarettes by Persons Under 21 (§161.252): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Possession or consumption of tobacco / e-cig product
  • By person under 21 (with military exception)

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Possession or use of an e-cigarette / tobacco product by a person under 21 in Texas is what level?

  1. Class A misdemeanor
  2. Class C misdemeanor (fine + tobacco awareness program) Correct
  3. Felony
  4. Not an offense
Why: Underage possession / use of tobacco / e-cig products is a Class C misdemeanor with potential tobacco awareness program participation.
Statute: Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.252; §161.253

Statutory definitions for this topic

Tobacco / vape underage possession Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.252; §161.253
Possession or consumption of tobacco / e-cigarette product by a person under 21 — Class C misdemeanor with potential tobacco awareness program participation.