People under the age of 18 could be banned from buying e-cigarettes, as the ACT Government considers ways to regulate their use and reduce consumer appeal.

The proposal is included in a new discussion paper on reducing the harms of personal vaporiser devices, set to be released by Chief Minister Katy Gallagher on Wednesday.

ACT Health will join other Australian jurisdictions in considering new restrictions on advertising of the products, banning them from use in smoke-free public areas and around children.

A community education campaign could also be launched.

As states including Queensland look to introduce laws limiting the use of e-cigarettes in public, smoke-free areas and in cars with children, Ms Gallagher has called for feedback on their use in Canberra.