FL S1138

Raises the minimum age for purchasing, possessing, and using tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old throughout Florida law.

Updates retail tobacco dealer training requirements to address methods for recognizing and handling customers under 21 years of age, including proper identification verification procedures.

Increases criminal penalties for selling tobacco products to minors, with second or subsequent violations within one year elevated from second-degree to first-degree misdemeanor status.

Updates signage and point-of-sale requirements for tobacco dealers to reflect the new age restriction of 21 years old.

Effective July 1, 2017.