West Virginia Tobacco 21 Minimum Age Law

W. Va. Code 16-9A-3 makes it unlawful to sell, give, or furnish tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to any person under 21. Retailers must check identification and post required signage. The law also prohibits underage possession and use of these products. Enforcement is handled by local health departments, the Tax Department, and law enforcement, with administrative and criminal penalties.

Sales to a person under 21 carry escalating fines and potential license suspension under 16-9A-3 and accompanying enforcement provisions.