Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years who falsely states he is eighteen (18) years of age or older, or presents any document that indicates he is eighteen (18) years of age or older, for the purpose of purchasing or possessing any tobacco or tobacco product shall be penalized not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or required to complete at least thirty (30) days community service, or both.
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