(A) General. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell or offer for sale, or permit the sale of tobacco products by others by use of a vending machine on premises owned or controlled by the licensee, unless such vending machine is:
(A) 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; or
(B) Located in a manner that will allow it to be easily and readily observed by the licensee or the licensee’s employees or agents during all business hours.
(Prior Code, § 117.009)
(B) Certain premises. 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 and where the only manner of distribution is through vending machines that are strictly for the use of employees of business located at such premises, shall be exempt from the requirements of § 116.08 of this chapter and the license requirements of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 117.010)
(Ord. 2008-018, passed 6-2-2008) Penalty, see § 116.99