(A) A minor commits an offense if the minor purchases, accepts, possesses or attempts to purchase, accept or possess an electronic vaping device or liquid nicotine.
(B) A minor commits an offense if the minor falsely represents himself or herself to be 18 years of age or older for purpose of purchasing or receiving an electronic vaping device and or liquid nicotine.
(C) It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section if at the time of the purchase, acceptance or possession, the minor is:
(1) in the presence of an adult parent, guardian or spouse, or other adult to whom the minor has been entrusted by a court; or
(2) In the course and scope of the minor’s employment by a person or entity in the distribution, wholesale or retail of electronic vaping devices or liquid nicotine, and the acceptance or possession of the electronic vaping device or liquid nicotine by the minor is part of the duties of such employment.
(Ord. OR-1910-14, passed 4-29-14) Penalty, see § 92.99