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State	Sign	Additional Sign Information
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. See this list of contact numbers.	Contact The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for more information. See this list of contact numbers.
Alaska See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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.	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.
Arizona See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED
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: 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: NEW 21 law sign display by Sept 1, 2019 - Download here.
California See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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	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
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: As of August 7, 2020, the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division has not made available an updated downloadable sign available for retailers. Frequently check the department’s website for their updated information if and when it becomes available: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/liquor-tobacco-enforcement	HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division. For a list of contact numbers, visit here. ONLINE: As of August 7, 2020, the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division has not made available an updated downloadable sign available for retailers. Frequently check the department’s website for their updated information if and when it becomes available: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/liquor-tobacco-enforcement
Connecticut See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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.	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.
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.
Florida See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign.	ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign.
Georgia See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	ONLINE: As of August 7, 2020, the Georgia Department of Revenue has not updated its website where it provides a downloadable PDF of the Warning Sign. Retailers should check the Department's website frequently for the updated sign when and if it becomes available. See https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol-tobacco-warningssigns	ONLINE: As of August 7, 2020, the Georgia Department of Revenue has not updated its website where it provides a downloadable PDF of the Warning Sign. Retailers should check the Department's website frequently for the updated sign when and if it becomes available. See https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol-tobacco-warningssigns
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 Phone: 808-586-1430	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
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.
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
Indiana See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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.	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.
Iowa See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED
Kansas See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 785-296-7015 ONLINE: Download sign here.	HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at 785-296-7015 ONLINE: Download sign here.
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
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
Maine See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	ONLINE: Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org	ONLINE: Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org
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. Direct download of the new required Maryland sign is available here.	Check the Maryland Department of Public Health, Maryland Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program website for the required sign, and how to obtain it. Direct download of the new required Maryland sign is available here.
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
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 8/20/19. 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 8/20/19. Check back periodically.
Minnesota See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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.	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.
Mississippi See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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.	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.
Missouri See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	*For more information, contact:* Alcohol and Tobacco Control 1738 E. Elm Street Lower Level Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-5448	*For more information, contact:* Alcohol and Tobacco Control 1738 E. Elm Street Lower Level Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-5448
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
Nebraska See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED
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
New Hampshire See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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	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
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
New Mexico See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618 Until January 1, 2021, retailers are required to display a sign or decal where tobacco products are sold that reads: A PERSON LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO PURCHASES A TOBACCO PRODUCT, AN E-CIGARETTE OR A LIQUID NICOTINE CONTAINER IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO $100.00. A PERSON WHO SELLS A TOBACCO PRODUCT, AN E-CIGARETTE OR A LIQUID NICOTINE CONTAINER TO A PERSON LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO $1,000.00. 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."	HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618 Until January 1, 2021, retailers are required to display a sign or decal where tobacco products are sold that reads: A PERSON LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO PURCHASES A TOBACCO PRODUCT, AN E-CIGARETTE OR A LIQUID NICOTINE CONTAINER IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO $100.00. A PERSON WHO SELLS A TOBACCO PRODUCT, AN E-CIGARETTE OR A LIQUID NICOTINE CONTAINER TO A PERSON LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO $1,000.00. 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."
New York See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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	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
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).
North Dakota See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED
Ohio See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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	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
Oklahoma See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	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	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
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.
Pennsylvania See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED
Rhode Island See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	HARD COPY: Exact duplicates may be made. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign(s)	HARD COPY: Exact duplicates may be made. ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign(s)
South Carolina See We Card State Law Summary and Read Disclaimer	NO SIGN REQUIRED 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. ********** 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.	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. ********** 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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