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Alabama

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ONLINE:   For tobacco retailers, download and post this sign.

For retailers of vaping products, download and post this sign.

Post both signs if you sell both types of products.

ONLINE:   For tobacco retailers, download and post this sign.

For retailers of vaping products, download and post this sign.

Post both signs if you sell both types of products.

Alaska

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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

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Arkansas

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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.

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.

California

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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

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ONLINE:  Direct download of the Colorado required state sign is available here.

ONLINE:  Direct download of the Colorado required state sign is available here.

Connecticut

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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 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 21 year minimum-age signs here. 

Delaware

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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

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ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign. 

Georgia

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ONLINE:   Download the Georgia required sign

Hawaii

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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

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HARD COPY: Contact IDHW-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SA-ADMIN, Boise, ID 83720 208-334-0642. 

HARD COPY: Contact IDHW-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SA-ADMIN, Boise, ID 83720 208-334-0642. 

Illinois

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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

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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

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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

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Kansas

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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

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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of  Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420 or email Steve.cambron@ky.gov and ask for the Tobacco 21 required sign that retailers must post.

HARD COPY: Contact the Department of  Agriculture, Teens and Tobacco Program, at 502-573-0420 or email Steve.cambron@ky.gov and ask for the Tobacco 21 required sign that retailers must post.

Louisiana

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ONLINE:  Download and print the state required sign.

Maine

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ONLINE:  Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org

ONLINE:  Free signs are available at www.mainepreventionstore.org

Maryland

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Check the Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program website for the required sign, and how to obtain it.

Direct download of the required Maryland sign is available here.

Check the Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program website for the required sign, and how to obtain it.

Direct download of the required Maryland sign is available here.

Massachusetts

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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

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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 the sign as made available online by the MDHHS Health Promotions Clearinghouse.  Other state government signage available here  

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 the sign as made available online by the MDHHS Health Promotions Clearinghouse.  Other state government signage available here  

Minnesota

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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

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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

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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

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ONLINE:   Download Sign Here

HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Revenue. Sign provided free of charge by the Department of Revenue 406-444-6900 or 866-859-2254

ONLINE:   Download Sign Here

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

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Nevada

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State does not provide signs.

State required wording:

The sale of cigarettes, any product containing, made or derived from tobacco, vapor product, alternative nicotine product or product containing, made or derived from nicotine to persons under 21 years of age is prohibited by law, and that 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

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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

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DOWNLOAD:  A copy of the state-required sign.

New Mexico

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HARD COPY: Contact the Department of Health at 505-222-8618

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

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

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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

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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

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Ohio

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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

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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

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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

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Rhode Island

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

South Dakota

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A merchant shall conspicuously post a notice, on the merchant's premises, stating that

"No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products."

A merchant shall conspicuously post a notice, on the merchant's premises, stating that

"No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products."

Tennessee

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ONLINE:   Download the required state sign.

Texas

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HARD COPY:  To request additional warning signs, call the Comptroller’s office toll-free at (800) 862-2260 and request publication number 96-536. 

See Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Warning Signs and Vending Machine Warning Signs here.

HARD COPY:  To request additional warning signs, call the Comptroller’s office toll-free at (800) 862-2260 and request publication number 96-536. 

See Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Warning Signs and Vending Machine Warning Signs here.

Utah

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Vermont

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ONLINE: See "Mandatory" warning signs at the VT Liquor Control's publications website.  

ONLINE: See "Mandatory" warning signs at the VT Liquor Control's publications website.  

Virginia

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ONLINE: Download a pdf of required sign.

Washington

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HARD COPY: Information from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website indicates that required signs are available at no charge to licensees. To order, call the WSLCB Enforcement Customer Service Line at
(360) 664-9878 or email EnfCustomerService@lcb.wa.gov .

Images of the WSLCB signs are available here:  https://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/required-signs#tobacco  

WSLCB issued an "Immediate Action Required" alert on Oct. 10, 2019, telling retailers to print and prominently post this vapor warning sign in retail locations.  

HARD COPY: Information from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website indicates that required signs are available at no charge to licensees. To order, call the WSLCB Enforcement Customer Service Line at
(360) 664-9878 or email EnfCustomerService@lcb.wa.gov .

Images of the WSLCB signs are available here:  https://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/required-signs#tobacco  

WSLCB issued an "Immediate Action Required" alert on Oct. 10, 2019, telling retailers to print and prominently post this vapor warning sign in retail locations.  

Washington DC

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For More information, contact:

Washington DC Department of Health

899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

(202) 442-5955

For More information, contact:

Washington DC Department of Health

899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

(202) 442-5955

West Virginia

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NO SIGN REQUIRED

Wisconsin

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Retailers must post a sign in a conspicuous place that states that giving, selling, or otherwise distributing cigarettes or other tobacco products, or papers used to roll cigarettes, to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited by law.

The Wisconsin Dept of Health Services provides website links to ordering and downloading a sign that communicates the federal law's 21 year minimum-age requirement - available here.

The Wisconsin Dept of Health Services provides website links to ordering and downloading a sign that communicates the federal law's 21 year minimum-age requirement - available here.

For more information, contact:

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

608-266-0181.

The Wisconsin Dept of Health Services provides website links to ordering and downloading a sign that communicates the federal law's 21 year minimum-age requirement - available here.

For more information, contact:

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

608-266-0181.

Wyoming

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A plainly visible sign must be posted at or near every display of nicotine products and be plainly visible. Signs must contain a statement that the sale of nicotine products to persons under 21 is prohibited. Failure to post signs may result in a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 for the first offense; $500 for the second violation within 24 months; an injunction to prohibit the sale of nicotine products in the retail establishment for up to 180 days for a third or subsequent violation within 24 months. Each day of violation will be considered a separate offense.

A plainly visible sign must be posted at or near every display of nicotine products and be plainly visible. Signs must contain a statement that the sale of nicotine products to persons under 21 is prohibited. Failure to post signs may result in a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250 for the first offense; $500 for the second violation within 24 months; an injunction to prohibit the sale of nicotine products in the retail establishment for up to 180 days for a third or subsequent violation within 24 months. Each day of violation will be considered a separate offense.