Michigan Public Act 2019-1 raised the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products to 21 statewide, codified at MCL §722.642. Detroit retailers must verify ID and refuse sales to anyone under 21 regardless of military status.
Michigan aligned with the federal Tobacco 21 standard through PA 2019-1, amending MCL §722.642 effective in 2019. The law applies to cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, and alternative nicotine products. Retailers must check ID for anyone appearing under 30, refuse sales to anyone under 21, and post the legal age sign provided by Michigan Treasury. Unlike some states, Michigan does not exempt active-duty military under 21. Local enforcement in Detroit comes from Michigan State Police compliance checks coordinated with Treasury, and Detroit Police can cite retailers for sales to minors. Penalties escalate with repeat violations and can include suspension of the tobacco retailer's sales tax license at the state level.
Selling tobacco or vapor products to anyone under 21, failing to check ID, missing legal-age signage, or facilitating proxy purchases triggers fines up to $500 per offense and possible state license suspension under PA 2019-1.
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