All licensees under this chapter shall be responsible for the actions of their employees in regard to the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco-related devices on the licensed premises, and the sale of such an item by an employee shall be considered a sale by the license holder. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the city from also subjecting the clerk to whatever penalties are appropriate under this chapter, state or federal law or other applicable law or regulation.
(2001 Code, § 4.04)