Age Verification Policy | Angies Boutique Los Angeles
California Smoke Shop Age Requirements - Must Be 21+ for Tobacco, Vaping & Kratom Products
838 N Broadway, Los Angeles
Open Daily 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Los Angeles Smoke Shop Age Verification Requirements
At Angies Boutique, Los Angeles's premier smoke shop and vape store, we strictly enforce California's age verification laws for all tobacco, vaping, CBD, and kratom products. Our comprehensive ID verification process ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining a safe shopping environment.
⚠️ Important: California Law Requires ID
Under California Business & Professions Code 22950-22963, all customers purchasing age-restricted products must present valid government-issued photo identification. No exceptions.
Product Age Requirements in California
🚬 Tobacco Products
21+
- ✓ Cigarettes & cigars
- ✓ Rolling papers
- ✓ Tobacco pipes
- ✓ Hookah tobacco
Per California SB 793 (2020)
💨 Vaping Products
21+
- ✓ Vape devices & mods
- ✓ E-liquids & pods
- ✓ Disposable vapes
- ✓ Vape accessories
Federal T21 Law (2019)
🌿 CBD Products
21+
- ✓ CBD oils & tinctures
- ✓ CBD edibles
- ✓ CBD vapes
- ✓ CBD topicals
Store Policy (Stricter than state min.)
🍃 Kratom Products
21+
- ✓ Kratom powder
- ✓ Kratom capsules
- ✓ Kratom extracts
- ✓ Kratom shots
Store Policy
🔥 Glass & Accessories
21+
- ✓ Water pipes
- ✓ Glass pipes
- ✓ Dab rigs
- ✓ Grinders
For tobacco use only
⚡ Delta Products
21+
- ✓ Delta-8 THC
- ✓ Delta-10 THC
- ✓ HHC products
- ✓ THC-O products
California compliant
Accepted Forms of Identification
✅ Valid Driver's License
- Must be current (not expired)
- From any U.S. state
- Clear photo required
- Temporary paper licenses accepted with old ID
✅ State-Issued ID Card
- Current and valid
- Government-issued
- With photo
- From any U.S. state
✅ U.S. Passport
- Current or recently expired (within 1 year)
- Passport card accepted
- Clear photo page
- No visa required for U.S. passports
✅ Military ID
- Active duty
- Reserve
- Retired military
- Dependent ID with age
✅ Foreign Passport
- With valid U.S. visa
- Or visa waiver stamp
- Must show age clearly
- English translation may be required
✅ Tribal ID
- Federally recognized tribe
- With photo and DOB
- Current and valid
- Government-issued
❌ NOT Accepted:
- Photocopies of IDs
- Photos of IDs on phones
- Expired IDs (except passports within 1 year)
- Foreign driver's licenses
- Student IDs
- Employment IDs
- Birth certificates
- Social Security cards
Our ID Verification Process
How We Verify Your Age
1️⃣
Present ID
Show valid ID at checkout
2️⃣
Staff Review
We check expiration & authenticity
3️⃣
Age Calculation
Verify you meet requirements
4️⃣
Complete Sale
Process your purchase
🔍 Advanced Verification: We use UV lights and ID scanners to detect fraudulent IDs and ensure compliance with California law.
California Age Verification Laws & Compliance
📋 Relevant California Laws
California Business & Professions Code 22950-22963
Requires age verification for all tobacco and vaping product sales. Retailers must check ID for any customer who appears under 27 years old.
Federal Tobacco 21 (T21) Law
As of December 20, 2019, federal law requires anyone selling tobacco or vaping products to verify purchasers are at least 21 years old.
SB 793 - Flavored Tobacco Ban
California prohibits the sale of most flavored tobacco products. Age verification is critical for compliance.
Local Los Angeles Ordinances
Additional requirements may apply. See our LA vaping regulations guide for details.
⚖️ Penalties for Non-Compliance: Selling age-restricted products to minors can result in fines up to $6,000, license suspension, and criminal charges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Age Verification
Q: Why do you check ID even if I look over 21?
A: California law requires us to check ID for anyone who appears under 27. Our store policy is to check all IDs to ensure consistent compliance and avoid discrimination.
Q: Can I use an expired ID?
A: No, we cannot accept expired IDs (except U.S. passports expired within 1 year). California law requires current, valid identification.
Q: I'm from out of state. Will you accept my ID?
A: Yes! We accept valid driver's licenses and state IDs from all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories.
Q: What if I forgot my ID?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot complete any age-restricted sales without valid ID. No exceptions can be made, even for regular customers.
Q: Can someone else buy products for me if I'm underage?
A: No. It's illegal to purchase age-restricted products for anyone under 21. We may refuse sales if we suspect a straw purchase.
Q: Do you scan IDs or just look at them?
A: We use both visual inspection and electronic ID scanners to verify age and detect fraudulent IDs.
Q: Why is the age 21 for vaping products?
A: Federal law changed in 2019, raising the minimum age for all tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21 nationwide.
Visit Our Los Angeles Smoke Shop Locations
All Angies Boutique locations strictly enforce age verification requirements. Visit us at our convenient Los Angeles locations:
📍 Main Location
Chinatown / Downtown LA
838 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 680-0080
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🕐 Store Hours
Monday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Remember: Valid ID Required for All Purchases • Must Be 21+