It is unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to smoke, use, possess, purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes. Possession of cigarettes or tobacco products by a person under eighteen years of age shall not constitute a violation of this section if said person possesses the cigarettes or tobacco products as part of the person's employment and said person is employed by a person who holds a valid permit under Chapter 453A of the Code of Iowa and lawfully offers for sale or sells cigarettes or tobacco products.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.2)
1. Persons Under Age 21. It is unlawful for any person under twenty-one (21) years of age to enter or be on the premises of a Smoke Shop, as defined in Mount Vernon Code of Ordinances Chapter 165.302, at any time.
2. Business Owner & Attendant Responsibilities. An employee, manager, or owner shall prohibit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) from entering the establishment.
3. Valid ID Required. It shall be presumed that an attendant knew a person was under the age of twenty-one (21) unless the attendant asked for and was presented with a valid government issued ID, presenting reasonable likeness to the presenter, and a birthdate indicating a current age of twenty-one (21) years or older.