No, vaping with minors in a vehicle is prohibited under Mexico’s 2023 General Tobacco Control Law amendments, enforced by the COFEPRIS. Violations risk fines up to 1,000 days of minimum wage. Local ordinances in Mexico City and Jalisco further restrict exposure in enclosed spaces.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in Mexico
- Federal Ban: Article 22 Bis of the General Tobacco Control Law explicitly forbids smoking or vaping in vehicles when minors under 18 are present, effective nationwide since 2023.
- COFEPRIS Enforcement: The Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks monitors compliance, with inspectors empowered to issue penalties during roadside checks or public complaints.
- State-Level Addendums: Entities like Mexico City and Jalisco have enacted supplementary decrees (e.g., Ley de Protección a la Salud de los No Fumadores) imposing stricter fines—up to 5,000 days of minimum wage in Jalisco—for repeat offenders.
Non-compliance extends liability to drivers, guardians, and even bystanders who facilitate exposure. Exemptions apply only to medical vaping devices with prior COFEPRIS approval, requiring documented prescriptions. Public health campaigns by the Secretaría de Salud emphasize zero-tolerance policies ahead of 2026 compliance audits.