§ 22-59. Restrictions on sale or gift.

(a)

No retailer may sell or give cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine containing or dispensing products to any person under the age of 18, except as provided in W.S.A., § 48.983(3). A vending machine operator is not liable under this section for purchase of cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine containing or dispensing products from the vending machine by a person under the age of 18 if the vending machine operator was unaware of the purchase.

(b)

A retailer shall post a sign in areas within his premises where cigarettes or tobacco products are sold to consumers stating that the sale of any cigarette or tobacco product to a person under the age of 18 is unlawful under this section and W.S.A., § 48.983.

(c)

A vending machine operator shall attach a notice in a conspicuous place on the front of his vending machines stating that the purchase of any cigarette or tobacco product by a person under the age of 18 is unlawful under W.S.A., § 48.983 and that the purchaser is subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $25.00.

(d)

No person may place a vending machine within 500 feet of a school.

(e)

Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, a vending machine operator shall remove all of his vending machines, which are located within 500 feet of a school, by September 1, 1989.

(f)

Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, if a written agreement binding on a vending machine operator governs the location of his vending machine which is located within 500 feet of a school, the vending machine owner shall remove the vending machine on the date that the written agreement expires or would be extended or renewed.

(g)

No manufacturer, distributor, jobber, subjobber, retailer, or their employees or agents may provide cigarettes or tobacco products for nominal or no consideration to any person under the age of 18.

(Code 1966, § 14.03(3)(2); Ord. No. 897, § I, 4-21-15)

Cross reference

Offenses and miscellaneous provisions, ch. 54.