(A) The sale or distribution of any cigarettes or electronic cigarette or alternative nicotine product or tobacco product via the use of a vending machine is prohibited.
(1) No person or business entity of any type shall permit, facilitate or condone the sale or distribution of any cigarettes or electronic cigarette or alternative nicotine product or tobacco product via a vending machine, at his or her establishment.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) An employer may provide any cigarettes or electronic cigarette or alternative nicotine product or tobacco product vending machines for employees at the work establishment if the vending machines are not accessible to the public and persons under 21 years of age who are not employees of the establishment. The employer must certify in writing to the Chief of Police that there are no other acceptable alternatives for the sale or distribution of tobacco products at the establishment, and that persons under 21 years of age are not employed at the establishment.
(2) Licensed liquor establishments may provide vending machines for any cigarettes or electronic cigarette or alternative nicotine product or tobacco product if the machines are not accessible to persons under 21 years of age.