How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out Flavored vape restrictions won't go into effect as scheduled Here's why Basically, its not illegal for teens to smoke, But , You cant buy cigarettes or vapes , Adults arent allowed to give or buy them for you , You cant smoke within 9 metres of a public place , Smart vapes could be sold which prevent underage teens from using them. BERKELEY, Calif. Great news for underage nicotine enthusiasts! Local smoke shop owner and Italian American mobster Alfredo Big Al Mancini announced that customers purchasing vapes at his store without a valid ID can