MS HB190

Raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old across all Mississippi Code sections governing tobacco sales.

Requires retailers to request government-issued photographic identification from customers appearing under 27 years old before selling tobacco or alternative nicotine products.

Maintains affirmative defense for retailers who examine valid ID before sale, with failure to check ID when person is unknown to seller construed against the seller.

Establishes penalties for sellers: first violation $50 fine, second violation $75 fine, third violation $150 fine, with potential permit suspension or revocation after multiple violations.

Authorizes law enforcement to use minors under 21 years old to test retailer compliance with parental written consent, and requires annual inspections and reporting to Attorney General.