(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIGARETTE. The meaning given in Wis. Stats. § 139.30(1).
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The meaning given in Wis. Stats. § 30.50(4s).
TOBACCO PRODUCTS. The meaning given in Wis. Stats. § 139.75(12).
(B) Prohibited. Except as provided in division (C) below, no person under 18 years of age may do any of the following:
(1) Buy or attempt to buy any cigarette or tobacco product;
(2) Falsely represent his or her age for the purpose of receiving any cigarette or tobacco products; or
(3) Possess any cigarette or tobacco product.
(C) Exceptions. A person under 18 years of age may purchase cigarettes or tobacco products for the sole purpose of resale in the course of employment during his or her working hours if employed by a retailer licensed under Wis. Stats. § 134.65(1).
(D) Enforcement. A law enforcement officer shall seize any cigarette or tobacco product involved in any violation of division (B) above committed in his or her presence.
(E) Authority. This section is adopted pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 983.991.
(Prior Code, § 9.042) (Ord. 2-99, passed 5-13-1999) Penalty, see § 130.999