In Missouri, the age verification requirement for adult websites is established through Attorney General Regulation 15 CSR 60-18 (also referenced as 15 CSR 60-17.010), which took effect on November 30, 2025. This regulation, issued under Missouri's Merchandising Practices Act, requires commercial websites that publish or distribute material that is harmful to minors to verify the age of all users before granting access to such content.
For more details, visit the Missouri Attorney General's office: https://ago.mo.gov
Punishments for non-compliance
Failure to comply with Missouri's age verification regulation may result in:
Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day under the Merchandising Practices Act
Enforcement actions by the Missouri Attorney General
Injunctive relief to block access to non-compliant platforms from Missouri
Legal liability for damages resulting from minors accessing adult content
Accepted methods of age verification
Under Missouri's regulation, acceptable methods for verifying a user's age include:
Government-issued ID verification (e.g., driver's license, passport)
Third-party age verification services that use government ID checks
Digital identity verification using secure authentication methods
Any commercially reasonable method that reliably confirms a user is 18 years of age or older
How we are compliant
We ensure full compliance with Missouri's age verification requirements by:
Implementing third-party government ID verification services to confirm user age before granting access to adult content
Ensuring no personal data is retained after the verification process is complete
Encrypting user data to maintain privacy and comply with data protection standards
Regularly updating our compliance measures to align with Missouri's legal requirements
For further guidance on Missouri's age verification requirements, please visit the official Missouri Attorney General's website: https://ago.mo.gov.
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