[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of East Haddam 12-30-1998. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
This chapter is intended to prohibit the sale of self-service
cigarettes and other tobacco products in establishments open to children
under the age of 18. This chapter will require customers to ask the
assistance of a store clerk to obtain possession of tobacco products,
thereby inhibiting theft of product by minors.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any place of business open to the public, including children
17 years and younger.
Any product available to or within the reach of customers
of an establishment without the assistance of a store employee.
Any products containing tobacco and shall include, but not
be limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, tiparillos, and chewing
tobacco.
No East Haddam establishment shall offer self-service tobacco
products for consumption by the public after the effective date of
this chapter.
[Amended 3-28-2018]
The owner of an establishment which violates this chapter shall
be fined not more than $250.
