MO HB1856

Increases penalties for selling tobacco products to minors: first offense from $25 to $250, second offense from $100 to $500, and third or subsequent offense from $250 to $1,000.

Strengthens establishment sanctions by extending tobacco sales suspension periods: second violation extends from 24 hours to 48 hours, third violation from 48 hours to 72 hours, and fourth or subsequent violations from 5 days to 10 days.

Prohibits the sale of individual cigarettes and rolling papers to minors or any person in the state.

Allows owners to avoid penalties if they document an in-house tobacco compliance training program (not exceeding 90 minutes) and obtain signed employee acknowledgments of training.

Exempts the affirmative defense for those who relied on government-issued photo identification showing the purchaser was 18 years or older.