(A) (1) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell or offer for sale, give away, deliver or to keep with the intention of selling, giving away or delivering tobacco products by use of a vending machine, unless such vending machine is equipped with a manual, electric or electronic locking device controlled by the licensee so as to prevent its operation by persons under the age of 18 years, except that vending machines delivering tobacco products currently in use in village establishments shall not be required to have locking devices installed if they are placed in a conspicuous location at which they can be monitored by adult employees of the establishment.
(2) Each vending machine delivering tobacco products in use in the village at the time of adoption of this chapter shall, however, be equipped with a manual, electric or electronic locking device as described herein at such time as the machine is remodeled, upgraded or substantially changed or altered.
(B) Any premises where access by persons under the age of 18 years is prohibited by law, or premises where the public is generally not permitted or where vending machines are strictly for the use of employees of the business located at such premises, shall be exempt from the requirements of division (A) above.
(Ord. 96-29, passed 11-18-96) Penalty, see § 119.99