Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the providing of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices to a minor as part of a lawfully recognized religious, spiritual or cultural ceremony. It shall be an affirmative defense to the violation of this chapter for a person to have reasonably relied on proof of age as described by state law.
(2003 Code, § 6.35-13) (Ord. 80, passed 10-29-1998; Ord. 219, passed 8-21-2023)