Age Verification Solutions in Smart Vending

VapeTM provides two age verification options. The primary method is a simple ID scanner that verifies age with minimal user friction, making it the preferred choice for most vending operators. For operators seeking enhanced regulatory compliance and lower risk, VapeTM also offers a unique API integration with Apt-Verify, enabling third-party document authentication combined with biometric facial recognition. To purchase an ID Scanner, Click Here. To learn more about third-party age verification with biometric facial recognition which comes standard on our software, Click Here.

VapeTM: Simple and Frictionless Age Verification with Third-Party Backup for Future Regulation

VapeTM is revolutionizing the vape vending industry by offering a seamless, simple, and highly secure age verification system. As vaping regulations continue to evolve, businesses need to stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and protect youth from accessing nicotine products. In this article, we’ll explore the truth about vape vending and age verification, the current gaps in youth protection, and how VapeTM’s innovative technology provides an easy and effective solution. With an eye on future regulatory demands, VapeTM is prepared to adapt to changes and offer a robust third-party verification system, ensuring that businesses are ready for whatever comes next. Let’s dive into how VapeTM’s solutions can simplify age verification while protecting your customers and your business.

The Truth About Vape Vending and Age Verification

One of the biggest misconceptions in vape vending is that operators are legally required to verify age. While it’s true that individuals under 21 are generally prohibited from purchasing e-cigarettes, vape vending operators, in most state jurisdictions, are not legally obligated to verify age. So, how are states protecting youth from accessing these products?

The Current Reality: Limited Protection for Youth

Many states do a poor job of safeguarding youth from nicotine products. Not all states have evolved to recognize technology as a viable tool for age verification. As a result, most states limit where vape vending machines can be placed—typically restricting them to on-premise liquor establishments or other 21+ venues.

What Should Vape Vending Operators Do?

We recommend going beyond the bare minimum and proactively adopting age verification to reduce youth access. VapeTM’s modular ID Scanner makes this easy. It’s designed as a plug-and-play solution, allowing you to add it to your machine like a "Lego" block. Our software offers complete flexibility—you can enable or disable age verification per machine or even schedule it based on specific days and times.

For example, if your venue has a bouncer after 9 PM on weekends, you can set the scanner to automatically disable during those hours, reducing friction for your customers while maintaining compliance.

Preparing for Future Regulation

One challenge with traditional ID scanners is that they only read barcodes—there’s no true authentication or third-party verification involved. VapeTM is ready for the future by collaborating with regulators to enhance youth protection. We advocate for third-party age verification standards and biometric authentication to:

• Verify that the ID presented is authentic (not a fake ID).
• Ensure that the individual using the machine matches the photo on the ID.