What disqualifies a venue fastest?

Admitting under-21 guests at any time. Federal rules restrict tobacco-product vending to facilities where people under 21 are not present or permitted to enter at any time, so a venue with any under-21 access does not fit the current model.

What about staff under 21?

It needs manual review. The federal language concerns individuals under 21 being present or permitted to enter, which is why an under-21 employee is not something we will wave through on a form.

Is a result from the checker an approval?

No. It is an indication. Nothing on this site approves a venue — placement follows a compliance and licensing review.

Eligibility

Does Your Venue Qualify for a Nicotine Vending Machine?

One question decides most of it: is anyone under 21 ever permitted inside?

Short answer

If people under 21 are ever permitted inside your venue — at any hour, for any reason — it will not qualify under the current model. If the premises is 21+ at all times, with controlled entry, it is worth a compliance review.

The rules behind the answer

Federal: tobacco products may not be sold from a vending machine in a facility where people under 21 are present or permitted to enter at any time.
New Mexico: tobacco-product vending is contemplated in age-controlled locations where minors are not permitted, with licensing, signage and verification requirements attached.
Local rules can be stricter than either, and are checked before any placement is confirmed.

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Where is the venue? State City

What kind of venue is it? Venue type

Age policy — this is the part that decides it Is the premises restricted to guests aged 21 and over at all times? Are people under 21 ever permitted inside — including staff under 21, daytime dining, or private events? Is entry controlled, with ID checked at the door?

The room Where could a machine go? Is a standard power outlet within reach of that spot? Is reliable Wi-Fi or Ethernet available there?

Last reviewed 1 September 2026. A person rechecks the sources before this date changes.

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