We have changed the entry in our chart to reflect the confusion in Missouri. We are able to document the age of consent as 17 provided one person if over 21. We can't document anything in which both parties are over 14 but less than 17.
There is a huge gray area for those between the ages 14 and 20. I have talked to local law enforcement and some county prosecutors about these statutes and how they prosecute with them. The general consensus has seemed to be that 14 is legal for a 20 year old, but once you turn 21 it jumps to 17. It's really not clearly defined in the statutes though.
There are no laws about dating. The issue is if you want to do more than just date. In that case, stay in Missouri!
The age of majority is 18 in Missouri.
The legal age for a minors (male and female) to engage in consensual sex in Missouri is 17. All other statutes regarding the AOC have been repealed.
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The legal gambling age for Missouri casinos and slot machines is 21.
There is no legal age to date in Australia, however the age of consent for intercourse is 16.
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Legal drinking age in Missouri is 21
In Missouri, the age limit to move out of your legal guardians' home is 18 years old. At this age, you are considered an adult and can make decisions about where you live.
It is 18.
the age is 18 and over
In 1972, the legal smoking age in Missouri was 18 years old. This was consistent with many states at the time, as the legal age for purchasing tobacco products was generally set at 18. However, laws regarding the smoking age have evolved over the years, and many states have since raised the legal age to 21.