See Appendix—Definitions.
(Ord. 485, 9-6-1991; Ord. 625, 6-11-2013)
A. 
Prohibited: No person shall sell, offer for sale, give away or deliver tobacco products to any person under the age of 18 years.
B. 
Violation—Penalty: Any person violating subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this code.
C. 
Affirmative Defense: It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection A of this section that:
1. 
In the case of a sale, the person who sold the tobacco product was presented with, and reasonably relied upon, an identification card which identified the person buying or receiving the tobacco product as being over 18 years of age; or
2. 
The tobacco product was given or delivered to the person under 18 years of age by his or her parent or guardian and the tobacco product was given or delivered to the person for use in the privacy of his or her parent's or guardian's home or under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian.
(Ord. 485, 9-6-1991; 2003 Code)
A. 
Posting Required: Any person who sells tobacco products shall post signs informing the public of the age restrictions provided by this chapter at or near every display of tobacco products and on or upon every vending machine which offers tobacco products for sale. Each sign shall be plainly visible and shall contain a statement communicating that the sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited by law.
B. 
Vending Machines: No person shall sell or offer tobacco products through a vending machine unless the vending machine is located in:
1. 
Businesses, factories, offices or other places not open to the general public;
2. 
Places to which persons under the age of 18 years of age are not permitted access; or
3. 
Business premises where alcoholic or malt beverages are sold or dispensed and where entry by persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.
C. 
Violation—Penalty: Any person violating subsection A or B of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this code. Each day of continued violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 485, 9-6-1991; 2003 Code)
A. 
Prohibited: No person under the age of 18 years shall purchase tobacco products, or misrepresent his or her identity or age, or use any false or altered identification for the purpose of purchasing tobacco products.
B. 
Violation—Penalty: Any person violating subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
C. 
Community Service: Upon a conviction for violation of subsection A of this section, the municipal court may allow the defendant to perform community service and be granted credit against his or her fine and court costs at the rate of $5 for each hour of work performed.
(Ord. 485, 9-6-1991)
A. 
Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to possess or use any tobacco products.
B. 
Violation—Penalty: Any person violating subsection A of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
C. 
Community Service: Upon a conviction for violation of subsection A of this section, the municipal court may allow the defendant to perform community service and be granted credit against his or her fine and court costs at the rate of $5 for each hour of work performed.
D. 
Affirmative Defense: It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection A of this section that the defendant possessed or used the tobacco product in the home of, or under the direct supervision of, his or her parent or guardian.
(Ord. 485, 9-6-1991)