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- Jan 23, 2015 Learn more about: Sale of Tobacco to Minors. Find the Right Lawyer Now. Find a Lawyer Menu. Do I Need a Lawyer if I am Caught Selling Tobacco to a Minor.
- I got caught selling tobacco to a minor in california and i was wondering if that would affect my green card renewal.
- Nov 24, 2014 Selling cigarettes to minors is a criminal offense, Violators that can be charged with selling tobacco to minors can include storeowners.
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Selling Cigarettes to Minors
While there is no federal law that prevents the sale of tobacco to minors, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services can withhold grant money to any state that does not have laws prohibiting tobacco sales to minors. As a result, all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, have laws in place that make it illegal to sell tobacco products to minors. Who Is Considered a Minor? Most states define "minors" as those under the age of 18. Four states, Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey, and Utah define a minors as those under the age of 19. What Does These State Laws Require of Tobacco Vendors? Depending on your state, if you are a tobacco vendor, you might be restricted by specific laws and regulations. In 37 states plus the District of Columbia, it is required that tobacco vendors post signs at the point of sale stating that the sale of tobacco to minors is illegal. Additionally, 17 States plus the District of Columbia require that tobacco vendors check the I.D. of anyone buying tobacco products if they appear to be under the age of 18. On top of these laws, many states and private companies, such as CVS and Chevron, have developed more stringent regulations. Some of these regulations include: Checking the I.D. of anyone attempting to purchase tobacco products who appears to be under 27 years old. Prohibiting the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products. Prohibiting distribution of free tobacco product samples. Training employees on state and local laws, as well as company policies regarding the sale of tobacco to minors Conducting random compliance checks to ensure employees are following rules and procedures How Can I Protect Myself From Accidently Selling Tobacco to Minors? You can protect yourself from accidently selling tobacco to minors by knowing and following local and state laws. You should ask your employer what the law in your state is and how you can comply with it. Additionally, you can ask your employer to post signs that state clearly that you will not sell tobacco to minors. You should also establish a procedure to help verify the age of someone buying tobacco. Furthermore, you can request additional training such as how to spot a fake ID. By taking these steps, you can help ensure that you are not caught selling tobacco to a minor.
Sale of Tobacco to Minors
There is no federal law that prevents the sale of tobacco to minors. However, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services can withhold grant money to any state that does not have laws prohibiting tobacco sales to minors. For this reason, every state has a specific criminal law that prohibits the sale of tobacco and cigarettes to minors.