MO HB1345

Expands tobacco sales restrictions to include tobacco-derived products (non-combustible products derived from tobacco) and vapor products (electronic devices containing nicotine), in addition to traditional tobacco products

Requires proof of age verification for all purchases of tobacco, tobacco-derived, and vapor products, with reasonable reliance on valid government-issued photo identification as an affirmative defense

Mandates prominent warning signage at all tobacco product display locations and vending machines stating that sales to persons under 18 are illegal

Establishes penalties for sellers ranging from $25 for first offense to $250 for third and subsequent offenses, with establishments facing sales bans (24 hours to 5 days) for repeat violations within two years

Allows retailers to avoid penalties through documented employee training programs on tobacco sales regulations, with training not to exceed 90 minutes in length