[Ord. No. 2-2018]
The purpose of this article is to prohibit the sale of tobacco
to minors. The Township of Wayne recognizes the dangers and health
risks associated with teenagers and young persons who start smoking,
as set forth in various studies conducted by the United States Department
of Health, the American Cancer Society and surveys conducted by other
entities. It has been concluded that it is appropriate to prohibit
the sale of tobacco and nicotine products within the Township of Wayne
to persons under the age of 21.
[Ord. No. 2-2018]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HEALTH OFFICER
The Wayne Township Health Officer and/or his or her authorized
representative.
NICOTINE DELIVERY PRODUCT
Any product that is designed to deliver nicotine or vapor,
including, but not limited to, what are commonly known as "e-cigarettes"
or other types of electronic smoking devices, or any cartridge or
other component of such device, or related products including, but
not limited to any substances used in such devices, such as liquids
or powders or other forms of tobacco, but excluding United States
Food and Drug Administration approved nicotine patches or nicotine
chewing gum.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, cooperative, association, corporation,
personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other
legal entity.
TOBACCO
Any product made from the tobacco plant for the purpose of
smoking, chewing, inhaling and other personal use including cigars,
chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, snuff, and cigarettes in any form.
TOBACCO RETAILER
Any person or entity that operates a store, stand, booth,
concession, or place as which sales of tobacco or nicotine delivery
product are made to purchasers for consumption or use. The term shall
also mean any person or entity that owns, operates or uses a tobacco
vending machine and/or a tobacco vending machine location.