How old do you have to be to smoke in Germany?

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location. The sale of tobacco products is prohibited to persons under the age of 18.
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Can you smoke at 16 in Germany?

Under Germany's "Protection of Young Persons Act" it is unlawful to sell or supply any tobacco product to anyone who is under eighteen years of age. It is also illegal to permit minors to smoke in any public place.
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Can 16 year olds smoke cigarettes?

If you're under 16 the police have the right to confiscate your cigarettes. It's illegal: for shops to sell you cigarettes if you are underage. for an adult to buy you cigarettes if you are under 18.
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Can I smoke in Germany?

The ban on smoking in public places, including bars and restaurants, is now nationwide in Germany. While it is up to the individual states to pass specific non-smoking laws the federal government has also done its part to reduce the number of places in which smoking is permitted through legislation.
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Can you smoke at 16 in Italy?

1) Minors (under the age of eighteen) buying and smoking cigarettes in Italy. In Italy minors are not allowed to buy cigarettes, loose tobacco, cigars or similar tobacco products.
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What can you do at 16 UK?

At 16 you can:
  • Get married.
  • Enter into a civil partnership.
  • Consent to lawful sexual intercourse.
  • Leave home without your parents/guardians' consent.
  • Apply for your own home through your local council.
  • Have access to many more banking facilities, including all adult services, except overdrafts and credit.
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Can you vape at 16?

A: The federal minimum age to purchase e-cigarette products is 18, but the laws vary by state – 49 states have set a minimum age that is older than 18. Unfortunately, the majority of underage vaping users are still getting the products from local gas stations or areas in their community that sell the products.
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What is nicotine age in Germany?

Smoking age in Germany

Anyone below the age of 18 is not legally allowed to purchase tobacco or vaping products; neither are they allowed to smoke cigarettes in public, even if accompanied by a parent.
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Is Juul legal in Germany?

Germany does not regulate vaping or the sale of vaping products at the federal level beyond applicable EU regulations. Some states do regulate vaping, while others do not.
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Can I take a vape to Germany?

E-cigarettes need to be in your carry-on luggage, never checked. His battery should be fine so long as it is under 100 watt hours. Germany allows e-cigarettes.
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What percentage of 11 15 year olds are regular smokers?

Regular smokers are defined as someone smoking at least one cigarette per week. The proportion of regular smokers has also reduced, with 2.1% of 11-15 year olds estimated to be regular smokers in 2018, compared to 13% in 1996.
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What is the youngest smoking age?

Minimum age raised from 16 to 18 in 1989 and from 18 to 21 since October 2019, with members of the US Military between ages of 18 and 20 exempt. It is illegal to sell tobacco to individuals under 21 since 1 January 2019.
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Can you smoke at 16 in Ireland?

Cigarettes. Under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 it is an offence to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18 years of age, you cannot smoke in a car. Also, no one else can smoke while you are in the car.
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Does Germany have a drinking age?

The Minimum Legal Drinking Age in Germany is 16 for both drinking wine and beer at an establishment and at home. However, the age raises to 18 when purchasing “spirits” (a.k.a. hard liquor), but 16-year-olds can buy beer or wine.
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What can't you do in Germany?

15 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Germany, Ever
  • Jaywalk. ...
  • Recycle wrongly. ...
  • Show the Nazi salute. ...
  • Throw out bottles. ...
  • Drive on the middle lane on the Autobahn. ...
  • Be late. ...
  • Enter a home wearing shoes. ...
  • Walk in bicycle lanes.
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What country has the lowest smoking age?

Most countries have a minimum legal age of 18 or 19 years, but it can be as low as 14 (e.g., in Egypt and Malawi) or 16 (e.g., in Austria and Belgium). In Japan, the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco is 20 years; it is 21 in Guam, Honduras, Kuwait, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Uganda and some parts of the US.
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Can I send vape juice to Germany?

Can I ship vape juice internationally? Yes, you can still ship vape juice internationally.
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Can dentist tell if you vape?

The answer is yes. While some people switch from smoking to vaping because they may think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, studies show that it is just bad for your teeth and gums. Vaping has the same adverse effects on your oral health as smoking and your dentist WILL be able to tell.
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Is vaping illegal at 12 UK?

You must be 18 or over to use or purchase e-cigarettes or e-liquids in the UK. The UK government updated the laws on the sale of tobacco and vaping products on 1st of October 2015. This made it illegal for e-cigarette retailers to sell vaping products to anyone under the age of 18.
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Do vape shops ask ID?

The next time you visit a vape or e-cigarette retail store in the country, make sure you have your ID. Retailers that sell electronic cigarette (e-cig) and combustible tobacco products could ask for age verification before selling electronic vapour products (EVPs) as part of a drive to prevent underage sales.
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Can you move out UK 15?

Housing and leaving home

When you're under 16, your parents or carers have a responsibility to keep you safe. That means that you can't decide to move out and your parents can't ask you to leave. If you leave home without your parents' or carers' permission, the police have the right to take you home if it's safe to.
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Can I kick my child out at 16 UK?

Once a young person reaches 16 they can leave home or their parents can ask them to move out. However, parents are responsible for their children's wellbeing until they turn 18 - and they'll likely need support (anchor link). You can read about parental responsibility in more detail on GOV.UK.
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Can you leave a 13 year old home alone UK?

There is no legal age limit for leaving a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if this puts them at risk. Parents/carers can be prosecuted for neglect if it is judged that they placed a child at risk by leaving them home alone.
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Is it OK for a 14 year old to vape?

The use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
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