Synar Program and Retailer Education Material

In July 1992, Congress enacted the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act (PL 102-321), which includes an amendment (section 1926) aimed at decreasing youth access to tobacco. This amendment, named for its sponsor, Congressman Mike Synar of Oklahoma, requires states to enact and enforce laws prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21.

The Synar Amendment was developed in the context of a growing body of evidence about the health problems related to tobacco use by youth, as well as evidence about the ease with which youth could purchase tobacco products through retail sources. The Synar program has been successful in preventing youth tobacco use.

Requirements

FFY25 Annual Synar Report (ASR)

FFY25 Synar Compliant Retailers - zip

Retailer Education Materials

WV State Code

FDA Regulation/WV State Code

WV Law Poster

Retailer Packet Information

Point of Sale/ID Sticker

Additional Information

WV Synar History

2017 Synar Inspection Compliant Retailers