At what age can you smoke a hookah?

Last updated on 01/13/2025 | Reading time approx. 00:39 min

Smoking a hookah is relaxing, even more fun with friends, and thanks to the many fruity and floral hookah tobacco flavors, it’s a real pleasure for many. No wonder why it can be particularly tempting for young people. So the question is: At what age can you smoke a hookah?

The law is quite clear: Smoking in any form is only allowed from the age of 18.

Section 10 of the Youth Protection Act clearly states that selling to minors, i.e., individuals under 18, is prohibited. This applies to retail stores, vending machines, and online sales. Any violation is considered a criminal offense.

If you are interested in reading the full text of the Youth Protection Act, you can find the link here: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/juschg/BJNR273000002.html

This law applies to all types of tobacco, whether they contain nicotine or not, as well as liquids for e-hookahs and e-cigarettes. In short, all substances related to vaping or smoking. So, to answer the question: “Are minors allowed to smoke a hookah?”, the answer is a clear No.

By the way: The Youth Protection Act explicitly refers to tobacco and similar products, not the hookah itself. This means that minors are allowed to own a hookah, but they are not allowed to purchase anything that enables them to smoke it.

Note: If you are traveling to another country, be sure to check the local laws beforehand so you don’t unknowingly break the law. Ignorance won’t protect you from penalties, which can vary greatly from country to country. If you are old enough, you can find plenty of hookah tobacco in our shop.

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