Alabama
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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."
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Contact The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for more information.
See this list of contact numbers.
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Alaska
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HARD COPY: Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. Anchorage (907-269-8173), Fairbanks (907-451-2852), Juneau (907-465-2550).
ONLINE: Download and print the state required Warning Sign.
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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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.
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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.
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California
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HARD COPY: The CA Dept. of Public Health indicates that adhesive-backed signs are being mailed to retailers during the month of July 2020. Or to order additional age-of-sale warning signs, see the CA Dept. of Public Health's website page and click on Signage Order Form.
ONLINE: To download and print a STAKE Act compliant sign, see the CA Dept. of Public Health's website page and click on Age of Sale Warning Sign
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HARD COPY: The CA Dept. of Public Health indicates that adhesive-backed signs are being mailed to retailers during the month of July 2020. Or to order additional age-of-sale warning signs, see the CA Dept. of Public Health's website page and click on Signage Order Form.
ONLINE: To download and print a STAKE Act compliant sign, see the CA Dept. of Public Health's website page and click on Age of Sale Warning Sign
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Colorado
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ONLINE: Direct download of the Colorado required state sign is available here.
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ONLINE: Direct download of the Colorado required state sign is available here.
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Connecticut
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Two possible signs are required depending upon which product(s) your store sells. For tobacco selling retailers, one state-required sign must be posted. For e-cigarette/vapor product selling retailers a different sign must be posted. Both signs must be posted if both types of products are sold. The state government has posted the NEW 21 year minimum-age signs here.
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Two possible signs are required depending upon which product(s) your store sells. For tobacco selling retailers, one state-required sign must be posted. For e-cigarette/vapor product selling retailers a different sign must be posted. Both signs must be posted if both types of products are sold. The state government has posted the NEW 21 year minimum-age signs here.
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Delaware
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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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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
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ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign.
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Georgia
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ONLINE: Download the Georgia required sign
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Hawaii
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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 Phone: 808-586-1430
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Idaho
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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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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
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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
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ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign for retailers. For tobacco only stores or vape stores, download this required sign.
See additional required signs here.
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Iowa
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Kansas
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 785-296-7015
ONLINE: Download sign here.
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 785-296-7015
ONLINE: Download sign here.
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Kentucky
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420
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Louisiana
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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
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ONLINE: Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org
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Maryland
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Check the Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program website for the required sign, and how to obtain it.
Direct download of the required Maryland sign is available here.
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Massachusetts
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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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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
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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 8/20/19. Check back periodically.
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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 8/20/19. Check back periodically.
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Minnesota
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At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall display a sign in plain view to provide public notice that selling any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and subject to penalties. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and shall be readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products. The sign shall provide notice that all persons responsible for selling these products must verify, by means of photographic identification containing the bearer's date of birth, the age of any person under 30 years of age.
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At each location where tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery products are sold, the licensee shall display a sign in plain view to provide public notice that selling any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and subject to penalties. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and shall be readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products. The sign shall provide notice that all persons responsible for selling these products must verify, by means of photographic identification containing the bearer's date of birth, the age of any person under 30 years of age.
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Mississippi
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Retailers must post signs (8 1/2" x 11" or 93 square inches) at the point ofsale that say:
STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED.
Failure to post the required sign is punishable by a fine of up to $100.
NOTE: The MS state law change to a 21 year minimum age did not change this 18 year signage requirement. Even so, the MS 21 year minimum age and the federal law 21 year minimum age must be followed.
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Retailers must post signs (8 1/2" x 11" or 93 square inches) at the point ofsale that say:
STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED.
Failure to post the required sign is punishable by a fine of up to $100.
NOTE: The MS state law change to a 21 year minimum age did not change this 18 year signage requirement. Even so, the MS 21 year minimum age and the federal law 21 year minimum age must be followed.
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Missouri
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For more information, contact:
Alcohol and Tobacco Control 1738 E. Elm Street Lower Level Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-5448
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For more information, contact:
Alcohol and Tobacco Control 1738 E. Elm Street Lower Level Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-5448
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Montana
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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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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
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Nevada
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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
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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
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The New Hampshire Liquor Commission, when issuing or renewing a retail tobacco license, shall furnish the required signs.
Contact the New Hampshire Liquor Commission for the signs:
NHLC Bureau of Liquor Enforcement 10 Commercial Street P.O. Box 1795 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-8531
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The New Hampshire Liquor Commission, when issuing or renewing a retail tobacco license, shall furnish the required signs.
Contact the New Hampshire Liquor Commission for the signs:
NHLC Bureau of Liquor Enforcement 10 Commercial Street P.O. Box 1795 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-8531
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New Jersey
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-3317
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-3317
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New Mexico
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618
Effective January 1, 2021, A retailer shall prominently display in the place where tobacco products are sold and where a tobacco product vending machine is located a printed sign or decal that reads as follows:
"IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS."
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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618
Effective January 1, 2021, A retailer shall prominently display in the place where tobacco products are sold and where a tobacco product vending machine is located a printed sign or decal that reads as follows:
"IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS."
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New York
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The law requires retailers to post a white sign with red letters that are at least 1/2 inch in height must be conspicuously posted in retail establishments. Signs must state:
SALE OF CIGARETTES, CIGARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, POWDERED TOBACCO, SHISHA OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, HERBAL CIGARETTES, LIQUID NICOTINE, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES, ROLLING PAPERS OR SMOKING PARAPHERNALIA, TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Businesses that sell bidis or gutka shall post in a conspicuous place a sign stating “SALE OF BIDIS (GUTKA) TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW” on a white card in red letters at least onehalf inch in height.
Businesses that sell e-cigarettes/vaping products must post a vaping warning poster, available here.
Retailers who violate this requirement are subject to fines, arrest and jail. For the 1st violation, retailers are subject to a $300 to $1,000 fine. For subsequent violations, retailers are subject to a $500 to $1,500 fine. Further, the retailer shall be assigned two points per violation.
ONLINE: To download pdfs of the required NY state signs, go to this link:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/educational_materials.htm
For the NY City sign: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/csi/noid-prohibited-by-law.pdf
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ONLINE:
The law requires retailers to post a white sign with red letters that are at least 1/2 inch in height must be conspicuously posted in retail establishments. Signs must state:
SALE OF CIGARETTES, CIGARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, POWDERED TOBACCO, SHISHA OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, HERBAL CIGARETTES, LIQUID NICOTINE, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES, ROLLING PAPERS OR SMOKING PARAPHERNALIA, TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Businesses that sell bidis or gutka shall post in a conspicuous place a sign stating “SALE OF BIDIS (GUTKA) TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW” on a white card in red letters at least onehalf inch in height.
Businesses that sell e-cigarettes/vaping products must post a vaping warning poster, available here.
Retailers who violate this requirement are subject to fines, arrest and jail. For the 1st violation, retailers are subject to a $300 to $1,000 fine. For subsequent violations, retailers are subject to a $500 to $1,500 fine. Further, the retailer shall be assigned two points per violation.
ONLINE: To download pdfs of the required NY state signs, go to this link:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/educational_materials.htm
For the NY City sign: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/csi/noid-prohibited-by-law.pdf
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North Carolina
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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
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Ohio
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The Ohio Dept. of Health has provided this sign - Download the Ohio sign
We recommend that retailers also Download and post a sign with the required language.
For addtional information, contact:
Ohio Department of Health
246 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-3543
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Oklahoma
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Download a PDF of the state sign.
HARD COPY: Contact the ABLE Commission, Legal Division, 4545 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 270 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Main Office: 405-521-3484
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Download a PDF of the state sign.
HARD COPY: Contact the ABLE Commission, Legal Division, 4545 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 270 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Main Office: 405-521-3484
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Oregon
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For more information, Resources are listed as available here:
Download English or Spanish language signs -- available here.
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For more information, Resources are listed as available here:
Download English or Spanish language signs -- available here.
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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HARD COPY: Exact duplicates may be made.
ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign(s)
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South Carolina
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For retailers (such as tobacco-only stores or vape stores) that have as its primary purpose the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or both, must conspicuously post on all entrances to the establishment the following:
a) a sign in boldface type that states:
"NOTICE: It is unlawful for a person under eighteen years of age to enter this store, unless the minor is actively supervised and accompanied by an adult. Age will be verified prior to purchase.";
b) a sign printed in letters and numbers at least one-half inch high that displays a toll-free number for assistance to callers in quitting smoking, as determined by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
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Note: The Department of Health and Environmental Control's Tobacco Quitline is 1-800-QUIT-NOW (as posted on their website page: https://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/tobacco-quitline/im-ready-quit
Alert to Retailers on the Federal 21 year minimum age law: Even though the state law indicates an 18 year age in its sign requirement, the federal 21 year minimum age law is required to be followed.
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For retailers (such as tobacco-only stores or vape stores) that have as its primary purpose the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or both, must conspicuously post on all entrances to the establishment the following:
a) a sign in boldface type that states:
"NOTICE: It is unlawful for a person under eighteen years of age to enter this store, unless the minor is actively supervised and accompanied by an adult. Age will be verified prior to purchase.";
b) a sign printed in letters and numbers at least one-half inch high that displays a toll-free number for assistance to callers in quitting smoking, as determined by the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
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Note: The Department of Health and Environmental Control's Tobacco Quitline is 1-800-QUIT-NOW (as posted on their website page: https://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/tobacco-quitline/im-ready-quit
Alert to Retailers on the Federal 21 year minimum age law: Even though the state law indicates an 18 year age in its sign requirement, the federal 21 year minimum age law is required to be followed.
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South Dakota
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A merchant shall conspicuously post a notice, on the merchant's premises, stating that
"No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products."
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A merchant shall conspicuously post a notice, on the merchant's premises, stating that
"No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products."
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Tennessee
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ONLINE: Download the required state sign.
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Texas
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HARD COPY: To request additional warning signs, call the Comptroller’s office toll-free at (800) 862-2260 and request publication number 96-536.
NEW 21 year Law required Warning sign must be posted by Sept 1, 2019.
See Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Warning Signs and Vending Machine Warning Signs here.
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Utah
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Vermont
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ONLINE: See "Mandatory" warning signs at the VT Liquor Control's publications website.
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Virginia
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ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign.
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Washington
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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 WSLCB Enforcement Customer Service Line at (360) 664-9878 or email EnfCustomerService@lcb.wa.gov .
Images of the WSLCB signs are available here: https://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/required-signs#tobacco
WSLCB issued an "Immediate Action Required" alert on Oct. 10, 2019, telling retailers to print and prominently post this vapor warning sign in retail locations.
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Washington DC
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For More information, contact:
Washington DC Department of Health
899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5955
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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
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Wisconsin
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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.
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For more information, contact:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
608-266-0181.
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Wyoming
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A plainly visible sign must be posted at or near every display of nicotine products and be plainly visible. Signs must contain a statement that the sale of nicotine products to persons under 21 is prohibited. Failure to post signs may result in a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 for the first offense; $500 for the second violation within 24 months; an injunction to prohibit the sale of nicotine products in the retail establishment for up to 180 days for a third or subsequent violation within 24 months. Each day of violation will be considered a separate offense.
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A plainly visible sign must be posted at or near every display of nicotine products and be plainly visible. Signs must contain a statement that the sale of nicotine products to persons under 21 is prohibited. Failure to post signs may result in a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 for the first offense; $500 for the second violation within 24 months; an injunction to prohibit the sale of nicotine products in the retail establishment for up to 180 days for a third or subsequent violation within 24 months. Each day of violation will be considered a separate offense.
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