A retailer who sells tobacco products and e-cigarettes must now have additional language on the signage required under § 569.14, Fla. Stat. The new signs must substantially state the following:
THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.
Retailers are also required to have an age identification system in use at the point of sale. The most common system is a calendar type sign which substantially states:
IF YOU WERE NOT BORN BEFORE THIS DATE
(insert applicable date and year)
YOU CANNOT BUY NICOTINE PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES
Other appropriate systems include card readers, scanners, or other electronic or automated systems which negate the chance for human error by employees of the retailer.