As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
E-CIGARETTE
Any electronic device composed of a mouthpiece, heating element,
battery and electronic circuits that provides a vapor of liquid nicotine
and/or other substances mixed with propylene glycol to the user as
he or she simulates smoking. This term shall include such devices
whether they are manufactured as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes or
under any other product name.
LIQUID NICOTINE
Any liquid product composed either in whole or part of pure
nicotine and proprylene glycol and manufactured for use with e-cigarettes.
PERSON
Any natural person, individual, corporation, unincorporated
association, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint-stock
association, or other entity or business of any kind.
No person shall sell or offer for sale e-cigarettes or liquid
nicotine within the County of Suffolk to persons under 21 years of
age.
[Amended 12-4-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
Any person who intentionally violates the provisions of §
792-9 of this article shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation, and up to $2,000 for each subsequent violation. Each violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
This article shall be null and void on the day that statewide
or federal legislation goes into effect, incorporating either the
same or substantially similar provisions as are contained in this
article, or in the event that a pertinent state or federal administrative
agency issues and promulgates regulations preempting such action by
the County of Suffolk. The County Legislature may determine via mere
resolution whether or not identical or substantially similar statewide
legislation has been enacted for the purposes of triggering the provisions
in this section.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.
This article shall take effect 60 days after its filing in the
office of the Secretary of State.