So You Wanna Puff Puff Pass in Cali, But Age Got You Baskin' in Confusion?
Ah, the Golden State. Sunshine, beaches, and... the burning desire to exhale a fruity cloud of mystery. But hold on there, grasshopper, before you unleash your inner vape lord, let's get schooled on the age situation.
The Age-Old Question (Literally!)
In California, if you're planning on chucking bigger clouds than a fog machine at a rave, you gotta be 21 or older. That's right, folks, same age limit as grabbing a margarita at Señor Taco's.
Why 21? Well, that's a whole other can of worms (or vape juice, I guess). Let's just say the grown-ups decided young minds are better off without flavored clouds and nicotine buzzes.
Forget the Fake ID, Dude
Thinking of dusting off that ID you borrowed from your older cousin Tony (who totally looks 25, by the way)? Think again. California vendors are trained to spot a fake ID faster than a hawk zeroes in on a field mouse. Getting caught means getting fined, and that's about as fun as burnt popcorn.
Pro Tip: Don't be that guy (or gal) arguing with the cashier about your totally legit ID. It's not a good look, trust me.
Exceptions? You Betcha! (But Not Many)
Now, there's always an exception to the rule, right? In this case, it's the military. Active duty service members 18 and older can legally vape in California. Everyone else? Nope, gotta wait till you can legally buy a celebratory beer (or, you know, something less harsh on the lungs).
Moral of the story? If you're under 21 and gotta vape, maybe consider taking a trip to Flavortown with Guy Fieri instead. There's gotta be a challenge involving a vape cloud and a vat of nacho cheese somewhere out there, right?
Just sayin'.
