Point of sale warning signs are required, and each seller shall place and maintain in legible condition, at each point of sale of tobacco products to consumers, a sign no smaller than eight and one-half (8-1/2) by eleven (11) inches or ninety-three (93) square inches stating: "STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED."
Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a penalty of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
Structure Mississippi Code
Article 1 - Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act
§ 97-32-2. Legislative intent; supersedes local laws, ordinances and regulations
§ 97-32-5. Prohibition of the sale or transfer of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age
§ 97-32-7. Retail sales clerks; notification and agreement; penalties for violations
§ 97-32-9. Juvenile purchase, possession and consumption of tobacco
§ 97-32-11. Point of sale warning signs
§ 97-32-13. Juvenile misrepresentation of age
§ 97-32-15. Vending machine tobacco sales; location
§ 97-32-17. Prohibition on the distribution of tobacco products other than in sealed packages
§ 97-32-19. Transfers of tobacco products from distributors or wholesalers to retailers