Here's what you should do to stay compliant, whether you're buying or selling:

• Check registration: Before buying, look up the product on the DBPR's website. If you can't find it, ask the retailer for proof of registration. If they can't provide it, that's a red flag.
• Verify age: Retailers must ask for ID if there's any doubt about your age. If you're buying online, make sure the site uses a proper age-verification step—not just a checkbox.
• Look for compliant labeling: The package should have health warnings, a list of ingredients, and a child-resistant mechanism. If the label looks off or is missing warnings, don't buy it.
• Buy from licensed retailers: Licensed shops are more likely to carry registered products. You can check a retailer's license on the DBPR site too.
• Report violations: If you spot a product that isn't registered or a store that isn't checking IDs, report it to the DBPR. It keeps the market safe for everyone.

For retailers, add these steps to your standard operating procedures:

• Train staff on ID checks and know the penalties for selling to minors.
• Keep a list of registered products you carry and update it as new registrations come in.
• Work with distributors who can provide documentation of registration for each product.