Mississippi § 97-32-13 - Juvenile misrepresentation of age.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-32-13 — Juvenile misrepresentation of age., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-32-13. Juvenile misrepresentation of age.
Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years who falsely states he is eighteen (18) years of age or older, or presents any document that indicates he is eighteen (18) years of age or older, for the purpose of purchasing or possessing any tobacco or tobacco product shall be penalized not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or required to complete at least thirty (30) days community service, or both.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-32-13 cover?
Section 97-32-13 ("Juvenile misrepresentation of age.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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