(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) NICOTINE VAPORIZER. Any electronic or battery-operated device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances and includes
those composed of a mouthpiece, heating element and battery or electronic circuits that provide a vapor of liquid nicotine and/or other substances to the user. This term shall include such devices whether they are manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an e-pipe or under any other product name, and whether it is utilizing liquid nicotine or any other substance at the time of use by a person.
(2) LIQUID NICOTINE. Any liquid product which can be used with nicotine vaporizers.
(B) Sale prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to sell, give or furnish a nicotine vaporizer or liquid nicotine to a person under the age of 18.
(C) Self-service vending machines. In order to minimize the physical accessibility to minors, it is unlawful for any person to offer nicotine vaporizers or liquid nicotine in vending machines.
(D) Enforcement. This section may be enforced by any city law enforcement officer.
(E) Penalties. Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this section shall be punished in accordance with § 10.99 of this Code.
(Ord. 2018-73, passed 7-24-18)