We Card's "21" Law Info & Resources Summaries
Prepare employees for the new 21 year minimum-age state laws. Get a free download of each state's new law's important basics, covering:
- Any exceptions (e.g., military IDs or grandfathered ages - if it's in the law)
- Minimum Age to Ask for ID (some states have boosted the age to "Under 30")
- Age Restricted Products - Tobacco and Vapor
- Acceptable Forms of ID
- State-required Signage (if applicable)
- Fines and Penalties for violations during compliance checks
| State | Effective Date | Free Download |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | July 1, 2019 | Illinois Summary |
| Virginia | July 1, 2019 | Virginia Summary |
| Delaware | July 16, 2019 | Delaware Summary |
| Arkansas | Sept 1, 2019 | Available in August |
| Vermont | Sept 1, 2019 | Available in August |
| Texas | Sept 1, 2019 | Available in August |
| Connecticut | Oct 1, 2019 | Available in September |
| Maryland | Oct 1, 2019 | Available in September |
| New York | Nov 13, 2019 | Available in October |
| Washington | Jan 1, 2020 | Available in November |
| Nebraska | Jan 1, 2020 | Available in November (changes to 19 year minimum-age) |
We Card's Training Booster Course - FREE - 10-minutes only
The 10-minute course is meant for all employees and retailers who have been trained already, and it's designed to raise awareness of the new minimum-age laws -- and importantly -- how to handle previous legal-aged customers who aren't aware of the new law. The course highlights any state law exceptions to the 21 year minimum-age, alerts employees to Ask-for-ID, and includes optional age-calculation practice, and a technique for denying underage sales with positive customer service.
Download State-Required Signage
Most states have government mandated signage. get information on downloading the sign or ordering it from your state government. Go to We Card's Resource Center (a free log-in area) to get your state sign. State sign information also included in the State Summary downloads listed above.
