[header] How to use dipping tobacco [title] Be of legal age to purchase tobacco. [step] Laws governing tobacco products cover smokeless tobacco, and can vary by state across the us. Starting in 2016, the minimum age was raised to 21 in hawaii. 
In addition, cities and towns in california, illinois, kansas, massachusetts, missouri, new jersey, new york, and ohio have all raised the age to 21. Make sure you know the proper age for your location.