§ 14-178. Prohibited sales and delivery; signs.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person, including any licensee, to sell, offer for sale, give away or deliver tobacco products or alternative nicotine products to any person under the age of 18 years.

(b)

Signs informing the public of the age restrictions provided for in this division shall be posted by every licensee at or near every display of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products and on or upon every vending machine which offers tobacco products or alternative nicotine products for sale. Each such sign shall be plainly visible and shall state: "The sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited by law." The text of such signs shall be in red letters on a white background, and the letters shall be at least one inch high.

(Code 1978, § 3-11-4-6; Code 1997, § 22-269; Ord. No. 18-02-04, § 2, 2-6-2018)

State law reference

Similar provision, 720 ILCS 675/1.