Purchase, Acceptance, or Possession of Tobacco, an E-Liquid, or an Electronic Cigarette by a Minor; Defenses

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Sec. 10.5. (a) A person less than twenty-one (21) years of age who:

(1) purchases tobacco, an e-liquid, or an electronic cigarette;

(2) accepts tobacco, an e-liquid, or an electronic cigarette for personal use; or

(3) possesses tobacco, an e-liquid, or an electronic cigarette on the person's person;

commits a Class C infraction.

(b) It is a defense under subsection (a) that the accused person acted in the ordinary course of employment in a business concerning tobacco, an e-liquid, or an electronic cigarette for the following activities:

(1) Agriculture.

(2) Processing.

(3) Transporting.

(4) Wholesaling.

(5) Retailing.

As added by P.L.125-1988, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.256-1996, SEC.13; P.L.20-2013, SEC.7; P.L.49-2020, SEC.32.


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