(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) "Chewing tobacco" means loose tobacco or a flat, compressed cake of tobacco that is inserted into the mouth to be chewed or sucked.
(2) "Tobacco snuff" means shredded, powdered or pulverized tobacco that may be inhaled through the nostrils, chewed or placed against the gums.
(b) Possession and Use by Minors in Public Prohibited. A person under eighteen years of age shall not possess or smoke cigarettes or cigars; or possess or chew, suck, or inhale chewing tobacco or tobacco snuff; or possess or use tobacco in any other form on a public highway, street, alley, park or other lands used for public purposes or in a public place of business, amusement, or education.
(c) Furnishing Tobacco and Cigarettes. No person shall sell, give or furnish any cigar, cigarette or tobacco in any other form to any minor under the age of eighteen.
(d) Non-interference with Rights of Parent or Guardian. This section does not interfere with the rights of a parent or legal guardian in the rearing and management of his or her minor children or wards within the bounds of his or her own private premises.
(e) Penalty. Whoever violates this section is liable for a civil fine or not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Ord. 303. Passed 1-20-09.)