A. Possession By Minor: It is unlawful for a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age to purchase, accept receipt of, or have in their possession a tobacco product, or to present or offer to any person any purported proof of age which is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own, for the purpose of purchasing or receiving any tobacco product. Provided, however, that it shall not be unlawful for such a person to handle such tobacco product when required in the performance of such person's duties. (Ord. 545, 12-2-1996, eff. 12-2-1996)
B. Violation; Fine: When a person violates subsection A of this section, the city shall assess such person an administrative fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense within a one year period, two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second offense within a one year period, and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for a third offense or subsequent offense within a one year period. Upon failure of the individual to pay such administrative fine within ninety (90) days of the day of such fine, the city shall notify the state department of public safety and said department shall suspend or not issue a driver's license to said individual until proof of payment has been furnished to the state department of public safety. (Ord. 731, 8-4-2014)