Missouri Mo. §407.926 (effective 2024) raised the minimum tobacco and vape purchase age to 21 statewide, aligning with federal Tobacco 21. St. Louis enforces this through retailer compliance checks.
Missouri raised the minimum legal sales age for tobacco, vapor products, and alternative nicotine products to 21 under Mo. §407.926, taking effect August 28, 2024, aligning state law with the federal Tobacco 21 law (21 U.S.C. §387f). Missouri retailers must verify ID for any purchaser appearing under 30 and may not sell to anyone under 21. The St. Louis Department of Health partners with Missouri DHSS on retailer education and compliance checks. Penalties scale from warnings to license suspension for repeat sales to minors. The city does not have additional local licensing distinct from state requirements at this time.
Selling tobacco or vape products to anyone under 21 results in fines under state law, retailer warnings, and possible permit action for repeated violations.
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