(A) It is unlawful for a person who is less than 18 years of age to purchase, receive or accept receipt of, or have in their possession, a tobacco product, or to present or offer to any person any purported proof of age which is false or fraudulent, or not actually his or her own, for the purpose of purchasing or receiving any tobacco product. Provided, however, it shall not be unlawful for an employee who is less than 18 years of age to handle such tobacco products when required in the performance of such person’s the employee’s duties.
(B) (1) When a person violates division (A) of this section, he or she shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine as set forth in the Appendix of Fines and Fees.
(2) Upon failure of the individual to pay the fine within 90 days of the day of the fine, the Municipal Court Clerk shall notify the Department of Public Safety and, by operation of state law, the Department shall suspend or not issue a driver’s license to the individual until proof of payment has been furnished to the Department of Public Safety.
(Ord. 334, passed 10-8-2009)