Mississippi Tobacco Minimum Legal Sale Age of 21 Act; create.

HB 359, the "Mississippi Tobacco Minimum Legal Sale Age of 21 Act," would prohibit the sale or distribution of all tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) to anyone under 21. It requires retailers to verify customers' ages using government-issued ID (except for those 30+), post clear signage about the age restriction, and face penalties for violations. The bill aims to reduce youth tobacco access, citing findings that 95% of adult smokers start before 21 and that raising the age could decrease smoking prevalence. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was not enacted.