(a) No minor shall possess or attempt to possess a tobacco product; or use a tobacco product in a public place.
(b) No minor shall purchase, attempt to purchase or otherwise obtain or attempt to obtain, tobacco products. No minor shall use or offer fraudulent identification or fraudulent proof of age to purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, attempt to possess, or otherwise obtain or attempt to obtain, tobacco products.
(c) This section does not interfere with the right of a parent or legal guardian in the rearing and management of his or her minor children or wards within the bounds of his or her own private premises.
(d) This section does not apply to the handling or transportation of a tobacco product by a minor under the terms of that minor's employment. This section does not apply to a minor participating in an undercover operation or compliance checks under the conditions set forth and as authorized by state statute.
(Ord. 1-01. Passed 1-16-01; Ord. 16-06. Passed 9-5-06; Ord. 12-2024. Passed 7-16-24.)