§ 13-12-103. DISTRIBUTION TO MINORS.

(a)

Owner. An owner may not distribute to a minor:

(1)

Any tobacco product;

(2)

Tobacco paraphernalia; or

(3)

A coupon redeemable for a tobacco product.

(b)

Other person. A person other than an owner may not:

(1)

Buy for or sell any tobacco product to a minor; or

(2)

Distribute tobacco paraphernalia to a minor.

(c)

No violation. A violation of this section has not occurred if the owner or other distributor:

(1)

Examined the purchaser's or recipient's drivers license or another valid identification issued by a government entity or institution of higher education; and

(2)

That license or other identification positively identified the purchaser or recipient of a tobacco product as at least 18 years of age.

(Bill No. 79-07, § 1, 1-10-2008)