Tobacco and nicotine age limits in New Brunswick (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: New Brunswick bans selling tobacco, smoking supplies or electronic cigarettes to anyone under 19. Smoking is banned in enclosed public places, indoor workplaces, public vehicles and vehicles with anyone under 16. Flavoured tobacco, including menthol, and e-liquids with any flavour other than tobacco may not be sold.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy tobaccoTobacco and nicotine products | 19 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | 19 years [1] |
| Nicotine pouchesTobacco and nicotine products | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Smoking ban in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [2] |
| Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [2] |
| Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | Selling flavoured tobacco, including menthol, is banned. Selling e-cigarette liquids with any noticeable flavour (including menthol and mint) is banned; only tobacco flavour is allowed. [3] |
| Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products | Smoking is banned in a vehicle while another person in it is under 16. [2] |
Notes
- Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the official consolidation, which includes amendments to 2024 c.11.
- Same section as for tobacco; electronic cigarettes are named.
- No provision on nicotine pouches was found in the statutes read for this jurisdiction. Federal rules on such products were not read.
- Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the official consolidation. Exceptions are in sections 4 and 5.
- A public vehicle is a motor vehicle or ferry made available for hire to the public. Read from an Internet Archive snapshot.
- Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of the official consolidation, which includes amendments to 2024 c.11.
- In the Smoke-free Places Act, smoke means having control over an ignited tobacco product. Read from an Internet Archive snapshot of February 2024.
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick (Office of the Legislative Counsel): Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Sales Act, chapter T-6.1 (Internet Archive snapshot of 29 November 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of New Brunswick (Office of the Legislative Counsel): Smoke-free Places Act, chapter S-9.5 (Internet Archive snapshot of 2 February 2024) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Government of New Brunswick: Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Sales Act, chapter T-6.1 (Internet Archive snapshot of 21 August 2025) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Canada and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Canada
| Minimum age to buy tobacco | 18 years (source: Government of Canada (Justice Laws)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes | 18 years (source: Government of Canada (Justice Laws)) |
New Brunswick and neighbouring provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Minimum age to buy tobacco | Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes | Nicotine pouches | Smoking ban in indoor public places | Smoking ban on public transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
| Quebec | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | 19 | 19 | ⚠ Not yet verified | Yes | Yes |
More rules in New Brunswick
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal within limits (19+) · Growing at home: Yes, up to 4 plants, locked
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 16 (stage one learner's licence)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules
- Fireworks
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $15.90 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Voice or one touch only
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 19 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 19
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