Sec. 24-15. Distribution of electronic cigarettes near certain schools.

   (a)   Definition. In this Section, the following words have the meanings indicated:

   Distribute means to:

      (1)   give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue;

      (2)   offer to give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue; or

      (3)   cause or hire any person to give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue or offer to give away, sell, deliver, dispense, or issue.

   Manufacturer means an electronic smoking devices manufacturer as defined in Section 16.7-101 of the Business Regulations Article of the Maryland Code.

   (b)   Unlawful distribution. A manufacturer must not distribute any electronic cigarette to any retail store within 0.5 miles of any middle school or high school in the County. (2020 L.M.C., ch. 11, §1.)