DIVISION III. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFENSES AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 9.18
NONSALE DISTRIBUTION OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES

Section:

9.18.010   Authority.

9.18.020   Definitions.

9.18.030   Distribution of Smokeless Tobacco or Cigarettes - Prohibited.

9.18.040   Violation.

9.18.010 Authority.

   This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority set forth in California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) section 118950 which permits cities to regulate the distribution of smokeless tobacco or cigarette samples within their boundaries in a more restrictive manner than such section. This chapter shall govern to the extent that there is any inconsistency between it and H&SC section 118950.

9.18.020 Definitions.

   As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings set forth in this section:

   A.   “Nonsale distribution” means to give smokeless tobacco or cigarettes to the general public at no cost, or at nominal cost, or to give coupons, coupon offers, or rebate offers for smokeless tobacco or cigarettes to the general public at no cost or at nominal cost. Distribution of tobacco products, coupons, coupon offers, or rebate offers in connection with the sale of another item, including tobacco products, cigarette lighters, magazines, or newspapers shall not constitute nonsale distribution.

   B.   “Smokeless tobacco” means a loose or flat, compressed cake form of tobacco that may be chewed or held in the mouth, or a shredded, powdered, or pulverized form of tobacco that may be inhaled through the nostrils, chewed, or held in the mouth.