Tobacco Under 21
W. Va. Code § 16-9A-3 — no selling or giving tobacco to anyone younger than twenty-one, checked by ID
No one may sell, give or furnish any tobacco product to a person younger than 21 years of age, verified by a driver's license, state ID or valid federal ID.
| Offense at the same location | The fine |
|---|---|
| Offense at the same locationFirst | The fine$250 |
| Offense at the same locationSecond within two years | The fineAt least $500, but not more than $750 |
| Offense at the same locationThird within two years | The fineAt least $750, but not more than $1,000 |
| Offense at the same locationLater, within five years | The fineAt least $2,000, but not more than $5,000 |
A store clerk who is not management faces non-criminal, non-monetary penalties such as education classes instead. A particular charge is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- W. Va. Code § 16-9A-3 — Sale or gift of tobacco products to persons younger than 21 years of age; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.