Online store selling smoking related product

Hello all,

Im new to the forums as well as internet marketing and naturally, I've got tons of questions.

But on to the most pressing of those questions.

I am looking to start a site that sells a smoking related product that I have designed. As it is mainly used for cannabis use, it falls into the same category as a lot of sites selling similar paraphernalia...

I'm wondering what steps must be taken to ensure that i am operating a legal business and that i am not breaking the law. I know a business like this is definitely capable of being a profitable one if done correctly and believe the first step is to rid myself of as much liability as possible and keep my risk low by abiding by all laws. Being that is is online and i intend to operate no physical storefront I assume the law is a little more muddled then simply obtaining a license and not selling to minors....

I intend to build a brand around my originally designed product so that if it is successful i can then branch out to become a retailer of multiple smoking products...

ANY information regarding this particular industry and process is greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Marshall