Merchant Education
The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) has engaged in comprehensive statewide efforts to educate merchants on the state's tobacco laws. Various educational activities, including retailer visits, are conducted throughout the state by contracted Regional Support Centers (RSC). Retailer tobacco training is also available through the RSCs. merchant education is provided to retailers to help Missouri keep its Synar rate under 20 percent.
Best Practices for Responsible Retailing
Responsible Retailing Brochure
Missouri Driver Licenses, Permits, and Nondriver Licenses Brochure
Missouri State Law Information- Tobacco Signage
Section 407.927 – Required Sign Stating Violation of State Law to Sell Tobacco to Minors Under Age 18—Display of Sign Required on Tobacco Displays and Vending Machines.
The SYNAR Amendment
Missouri State Law on Selling to Minors RSMo 407.924-407.934
Legal Age to Sell Tobacco RSMo 294.040
Tobacco Training
There are 11 Regional Support Centers (RSC) across the state of Missouri that are funded by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The RSCs provide tobacco training to retailers across the state. Please click here for a RSC near you.
Please contact the Division of Alcohol and Drug at 573-751-4942 if you would like information on:
State Law Signs
Age of Purchase Calendars
