Age Requirements and Purchase Process
JUUL’s website requires age 21 to purchase online. They utilize age verification software with public records and ID upload. A Juul is allowed on a plane regardless of age, but buying requires 21 years. Juuls contain lithium batteries emitting flammable gases. Pack them in carry-ons, not checked luggage.
Social Pressure and Purchasing Behavior
JUULing is a teenagers’ social activity. Those not part of a JUULing circle can feel excluded, contributing to trying JUUL. Instead of directly buying from JUUL, teenagers often utilize older friends or siblings.
ID Verification and Flavored Pods
By May 2021, purchasing a Juul e-cig will require ID scanning. Scanning prompts the retailer to scan the customer’s ID for flavored JUUL pods, also visually verifying. 21+ is required to buy flavored JUUL pods regardless of local laws. The JUUL Pod pins are spring loaded, ensuring connection but producing openings for juice flow into battery mechanisms.