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The legal age is 18. Missouri like many other states has a stipulation in the juvenile code which refers to a person being at least 17 being an "adult". This law pertains to adjudication proceedings only. The term designates when a minor can be tried in an adult court. The age noted in the juvenile code DOES NOT supercede the state's actual age of majority which is as was noted, 18.

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What is the legal age of vaping in Missouri?

In Missouri, the legal age for vaping, which includes the purchase and use of e-cigarettes and vaping products, is 21 years old. This law was enacted in 2019 as part of a broader effort to regulate tobacco and nicotine products. It's important for retailers and users to adhere to this age requirement to avoid legal penalties.


Can a 15-year-old in Missouri move out without parents' permission if she has somewhere to go?

No, the legal age of majority in Missouri is 18. The age of majority law should not be confused with the age cited in the MO. juvenile code, which designates an "adult" as being 17-years of age, that pertains to judicial procedures only and does not supercede the actual legal age of 18.


How old does an adopted teen have to be in Missouri in order to move away from home?

The legal age of majority in Missouri is 18, the issue of adoption is not relevant as it has no bearing. There is a misconception in the state of Missouri because of a stipulation in the juvenile code. The JC states that a person who is at least 17-years of age is an "adult". This law relates to court proceedings only and designates the age at which the person can be tried in an adult court it does not override the state's legal age which is 18.


How old do you have to be to get married in Oregon without parental permission?

The person must be of the legal age of majority, in Oregon that age is 18.


At what age are you consider an adult in Missouri?

The age of majority in Missouri is 18. Until then you are the responsibility of your parents. They determine where you live and much of what you can do.

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What was the legal age to get married in Missouri in 1975?

The legal age to get married is 18. Missouri will allow a 16 or 17 year old to get married with the permission of the parents. Younger is seldom allowed, but a few places allow it if there is a court order and parental permission.


What is the legal age for automatic child emancipation in the state of Missouri?

The age of majority is 18 in Missouri.


What is the legal age of consent 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.


What if you get married in Missouri at age 17 but then come back to Oklahoma are you still married?

Yes, but the age in Missouri is 18, just like Oklahoma.


What is the Legal age in Missouri for a job?

16


Is it legal to get married without a license in Missouri?

No, you cannot legally get married without a license.


Can a minor get married to an adult in the state of Missouri?

The legal age to get married is 18. Missouri will allow a 16 or 17 year old to get married with the permission of the parents. Younger is seldom allowed. I hope this helped(:


Which casinos in Missouri allow 18 year olds to gamble?

The legal gambling age for Missouri casinos and slot machines is 21.


What is the legal gambling age in branson Missouri?

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What is the age to get into bars in St. Louis?

Legal drinking age in Missouri is 21


What is the legal age for a female to be considered an adult in Missouri?

It is 18.


What is the age limit to move out of your legal guardians home in Missouri?

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.