The legal age to purchase tobacco products in most states has been raised to 21 years to reduce youth access to tobacco.
Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID.
Penalties for selling tobacco to minors can include fines, suspension of tobacco licenses, and even criminal charges in severe cases.
Retailers are required to refuse the sale of tobacco products if the customer fails to provide acceptable identification.
Compliance checks are conducted to ensure that retailers adhere to legal regulations and do not sell tobacco to underage customers.
Employees must complete responsible tobacco sales training to understand legal requirements and prevent sales to minors.
