(A) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell or offer for sale, give away, deliver or to keep with the intention of selling, giving away or delivering tobacco products or e-cigarettes by use of a vending machine, unless such vending machine is equipped with a manual, electric or electronic locking device controlled by the licensee so as to prevent its operation by persons under the age of 21 years. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by fine.
(B) In such cases where the licensee places a vending machine within the premises of another, the licensee must identify in the license the location of the vending machine and the name of the individual responsible for overseeing the premises. Both the licensee and the person responsible for overseeing the premises may be fined for violations of this chapter.
(C) Any premises where access by persons under the age of 21 years is prohibited by law, places where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed on the premises, or premises where the public is generally not permitted and where vending machines are strictly for the use of employees of a business located at such premises, shall be exempt from application of the provisions of subsection (A) of this section.
(Ord. 1019-99, passed 3-2-99; Am. Ord. 1714-14, passed 12-16-14; Am. Ord. 1915-19, passed 9-3-19)