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State Sign Requirements
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Alabama See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
State Does Not Provide Signs. State required wording: "Alabama law strictly prohibits the purchase of tobacco products by persons under the age of 19. Proof of age is required for the purchase of tobacco products." Contact The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for more information. |
Contact The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for more information. |
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Alaska See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 New sign required by Jan. 1, 2019. Contact this Alaska government agency by Dec. 2018 if you have not received a state-supplied sign. HARD COPY: Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. Anchorage (907-269-8173), Fairbanks (907-451-2852), Juneau (907-465-2550). |
New sign required by Jan. 1, 2019. Contact this Alaska government agency by Dec. 2018 if you have not received a state-supplied sign. HARD COPY: Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. Anchorage (907-269-8173), Fairbanks (907-451-2852), Juneau (907-465-2550). |
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Arizona See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Arkansas See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Send a self addressed stamped envelope and a letter with how many signs you are requesting to: Arkansas Tobacco Control Board, 101 East Capitol Ave., Suite 401, Little Rock, AR 72201-3826. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. NEW 21 law sign display by Sept 1, 2019 - Download here. |
HARD COPY: Send a self addressed stamped envelope and a letter with how many signs you are requesting to: Arkansas Tobacco Control Board, 101 East Capitol Ave., Suite 401, Little Rock, AR 72201-3826. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. NEW 21 law sign display by Sept 1, 2019 - Download here. |
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California See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Free signs may be obtained by contacting Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California at 1-800-258-9090 ext. 230 or ext. 103. ONLINE: To order a free sign, go to https://www.tecc.org/ |
HARD COPY: Free signs may be obtained by contacting Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California at 1-800-258-9090 ext. 230 or ext. 103. ONLINE: To order a free sign, go to https://www.tecc.org/ |
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Colorado See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division. For a list of contact numbers, visit here. ONLINE: Download a pdf of “Tobacco Warning Minor Sign” |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division. For a list of contact numbers, visit here. ONLINE: Download a pdf of “Tobacco Warning Minor Sign” |
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Connecticut See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
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Delaware See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement may deliver to retailers the new 21 year state-required sign or sticker. Download a copy, print and post the sign. Go to the Division's website - www.date.delaware.gov - for their posting of a download version and other information. |
HARD COPY: The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement may deliver to retailers the new 21 year state-required sign or sticker. Download a copy, print and post the sign. Go to the Division's website - www.date.delaware.gov - for their posting of a download version and other information. |
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Florida See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
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Georgia See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign |
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Hawaii See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Obtain a sign to print here. Or contact the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, The Hawaii State Department of Health: Email: tobacco2@doh.hawaii.gov |
HARD COPY: Obtain a sign to print here. Or contact the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, The Hawaii State Department of Health: Email: tobacco2@doh.hawaii.gov |
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Idaho See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact IDHW-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SA-ADMIN, Boise, ID 83720 208-334-0642. A copy of the sign must be provided with each permit issued by the Department of Health and Welfare. |
HARD COPY: Contact IDHW-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SA-ADMIN, Boise, ID 83720 208-334-0642. A copy of the sign must be provided with each permit issued by the Department of Health and Welfare. |
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Illinois See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: For tobacco selling retailers, post this required Surgeon's General Warning sign (based upon the law's described requirements) For retailers selling tobacco accessories and smoking herbs, post this required sign (based upon the law's described requirements) Chicago retailers must post a city government-required sign. Get a copy here http://bit.ly/294yhXL |
HARD COPY: For tobacco selling retailers, post this required Surgeon's General Warning sign (based upon the law's described requirements) For retailers selling tobacco accessories and smoking herbs, post this required sign (based upon the law's described requirements) Chicago retailers must post a city government-required sign. Get a copy here http://bit.ly/294yhXL |
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Indiana See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign |
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Iowa See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Kansas See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of ONLINE: Download sign here. |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of ONLINE: Download sign here. |
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Kentucky See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420 |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420 |
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Louisiana See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 Contact The Louisiana office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control for more information. To obtain a Download version of the state sign (5 options available), visit http://www.quitwithusla.org/pages/detail/131/Tobacco-Retailers |
Contact The Louisiana office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control for more information. To obtain a Download version of the state sign (5 options available), visit http://www.quitwithusla.org/pages/detail/131/Tobacco-Retailers |
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Maine See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 The required 21 year minimum-age sign must be posted by July 1, 2018. ONLINE: Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org |
The required 21 year minimum-age sign must be posted by July 1, 2018. ONLINE: Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org |
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Maryland See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
Check the Maryland Department of Public Health, Maryland Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program website for the required sign, and how to obtain it: |
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Massachusetts See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program at 617-624-5900, or contact your local board of health. ONLINE: See state sign information here |
HARD COPY: Contact The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program at 617-624-5900, or contact your local board of health. ONLINE: See state sign information here |
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Michigan See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Dept. of Health and Human Services. To order, contact the MDHHS Health Promotions Clearinghouse at 1-800-353-8227. ONLINE: Download a pdf of the required Retailer Youth Tobacco Sign. Note: New law passed 6/4/19. New sign not available as of 6/6/19. Check back periodically. |
HARD COPY: Contact the Dept. of Health and Human Services. To order, contact the MDHHS Health Promotions Clearinghouse at 1-800-353-8227. ONLINE: Download a pdf of the required Retailer Youth Tobacco Sign. Note: New law passed 6/4/19. New sign not available as of 6/6/19. Check back periodically. |
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Minnesota See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Mississippi See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
State does not provide signs. State required wording: State law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 years. Proof of age required. For more information, contact: Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Tobacco Control 805 South Wheatley Blvd., Suite 400 |
For more information, contact: Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Tobacco Control 805 South Wheatley Blvd., Suite 400 |
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Missouri See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 For more information, contact: Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
For more information, contact: Alcohol and Tobacco Control |
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Montana See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue. Sign provided free of charge by the Department of Revenue 406-444-6900 or 866-859-2254 |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue. Sign provided free of charge by the Department of Revenue 406-444-6900 or 866-859-2254 |
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Nebraska See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Nevada See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
State does not provide signs. State required wording: (a) the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors is prohibited by law; and (b) the retailer may ask for proof of age to comply with this prohibition For more information, contact: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health 4150 Technology Way, STE 210
Carson City, NV 89706 Phone (775) 684-4261 |
For more information, contact: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health 4150 Technology Way, STE 210
Carson City, NV 89706 Phone (775) 684-4261 |
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New Hampshire See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the NHLC – |
HARD COPY: Contact the NHLC – |
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New Jersey See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-3317 |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-3317 |
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New Mexico See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618 |
HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618 |
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New York See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: To download a pdf of required NY state sign: http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/3451.pdf For the NY City sign: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/csi/noid-prohibited-by-law.pdf For tobacco only stores, two additional signs are required: |
ONLINE: To download a pdf of required NY state sign: http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/3451.pdf For the NY City sign: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/csi/noid-prohibited-by-law.pdf For tobacco only stores, two additional signs are required: |
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North Carolina See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Division at 919-622-4500. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign(s). |
HARD COPY: Contact the NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Division at 919-622-4500. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign(s). |
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North Dakota See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Ohio See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
State Does Not Provide Signs. Retailers must post a sign in a conspicuous place that states that giving, selling, or otherwise distributing cigarettes or other tobacco products, or papers used to roll cigarettes, to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. For addtional information, contact: 246 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 466-3543 |
For addtional information, contact: 246 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 466-3543 |
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Oklahoma See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the ABLE |
HARD COPY: Contact the ABLE |
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Oregon See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 For more information, Resources are listed as available here: Download English or Spanish language signs -- available here. |
For more information, Resources are listed as available here: Download English or Spanish language signs -- available here. |
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Pennsylvania See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Rhode Island See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Exact duplicates may be made. |
HARD COPY: Exact duplicates may be made. |
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South Carolina See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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South Dakota See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Tennessee See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
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Texas See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: To request additional warning signs, call the Comptroller’s office toll-free at (800) 862-2260. Website links to examples of required state signs: |
HARD COPY: To request additional warning signs, call the Comptroller’s office toll-free at (800) 862-2260. Website links to examples of required state signs: |
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Utah See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Vermont See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
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Virginia See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 New Virginia 21 year minimum-age sign - Post by July 1, 2019 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
New Virginia 21 year minimum-age sign - Post by July 1, 2019 ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. |
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Washington See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Information from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website indicates that required signs are available at no charge to licensees. To order, call the Washington State Liquor Control Board Enforcement Customer Service Line at |
HARD COPY: Information from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website indicates that required signs are available at no charge to licensees. To order, call the Washington State Liquor Control Board Enforcement Customer Service Line at |
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Washington DC See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
For More information, contact: Washington DC Department of Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 442-5955 |
For More information, contact: Washington DC Department of Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 442-5955 |
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West Virginia See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
NO SIGN REQUIRED |
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Wisconsin See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
State Does Not Provide Signs. Retailers must post a sign in a conspicuous place that states that giving, selling, or otherwise distributing cigarettes or other tobacco products, or papers used to roll cigarettes, to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. |
For more information, contact: Wisconsin Department of Health Services 608-266-0181. |
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Wyoming See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer |
 HARD COPY: Contact the Wyoming Department of Health Substance Abuse Division at 1-800-535-4006 |
HARD COPY: Contact the Wyoming Department of Health Substance Abuse Division at 1-800-535-4006 |
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