(A) A vapor or alternative nicotine product shall not be sold, offered for sale, offered, given or furnished to a person under eighteen (18) years of age. A diligent inquiry as to whether a person buying or receiving a vapor or alternative nicotine product is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be made prior to the sale, offer of sale, offer of, giving or furnishing of such product.
(B) A person who violates subsection (A) by knowingly selling, offering for sale, offering, giving or furnishing a vapor or alternative nicotine product to a person under eighteen (18) years of age, or by failing to make a diligent inquiry as to whether the person is under eighteen (18) years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail and up to a $500.00 fine.
(C) A person who sells a vapor product or alternative nicotine product at retail shall post a sign in a conspicuous place in each room of the establishment that includes the following statement: The purchase of a vapor product or alternative nicotine product by a minor under eighteen (18) years of age is prohibited by law. A minor unlawfully purchasing or using a vapor or alternative nicotine product is subject to a fine.
(D) A person or establishment that is in violation of division (C) of this section shall be responsible for a civil infraction with a fine of not more than $250.00.
(Ord. 2019-03, passed 4-8-2019)