(A) Every person engaged in the business of selling tobacco products at a retail store shall notify each individual employed by that person as a retail sales clerk that state and local law:
(1) Prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to any person under 18 years of age and the purchase or receipt of tobacco products by any person under 18 years of age; and
(2) Requires that proof of age be demanded from a prospective purchaser or recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that the prospective purchaser or recipient may be less than 18 years of age.
(B) This notice shall be provided before the individual commences work as a retail sales clerk. The individual shall signify that he or she has received the requisite notice by reading and signing a notice stating the following:
“I understand that state law prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to persons less than 18 years of age and out-of-package sales, and requires proof of age of purchaser or recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that the prospective purchaser or recipient may be under 18 years of age. I promise, as a condition of my employment, to obey the law. I understand that violations by me may be punishable by fines, suspension or non-issuance of my driver’s license. In addition, I understand that violations by me may subject the store owner to fines or license suspension.”
(Prior Code, § 10-436) (Ord. 10-08, passed 1-11-2010) Penalty, see § 135.99