THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2021-453 IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.
(a) It is unlawful for any individual under the age of 21 years to purchase, use, possess, or transport tobacco, a tobacco product, an electronic nicotine delivery system, or an alternative nicotine product within this state. It shall not be unlawful for an individual under the age of 21 years who is an employee of a tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product permit holder to handle, transport, or sell tobacco, a tobacco product, an electronic nicotine delivery system, or an alternative tobacco product if the employee is acting within the line and scope of employment and the permit holder, or an employee of the permit holder who is 21 years of age or older, is present.
(b) It is unlawful for any individual under the age of 21 years to present or offer to another person proof of identification which is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own proof of identification in order to buy, receive, or otherwise obtain, or attempt to buy, receive, or otherwise obtain, any tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product.
(c) If a minor is cited for any violation under this section, the citing agency shall notify a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor unless the minor has been emancipated by court order or operation of law.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.
Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Section 28-11-1 - Legislative Intent.
Section 28-11-2 - Definitions.
Section 28-11-3 - Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws.
Section 28-11-4 - Purpose of Rules.
Section 28-11-5 - Tobacco Prevention Materials; Funding.
Section 28-11-6 - Distribution of Tobacco or Tobacco Products.
Section 28-11-6.1 - Vending Machines.
Section 28-11-6.2 - Self-Service Displays.
Section 28-11-7 - Distribution Permits.
Section 28-11-8 - Failure to Obtain or Display Permit.
Section 28-11-9 - Suspension or Revocation of Permit; Hearing Commission; Fines.
Section 28-11-10 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 28-11-11 - Annual Report.
Section 28-11-12 - Advisory Board.
Section 28-11-14 - Fines for Unlawful Possession of Contraband.
Section 28-11-16 - Advertising Restrictions.
Section 28-11-17 - Distribution, Sale, etc., in Violation of Federal Law or Fda Rule.
Section 28-11-18 - Child-Resistant Packaging; Warning Signs.
Section 28-11-19 - Limitations on Location of Retail Businesses.
Section 28-11-21 - Duties of Department of Mental Health; Annual Report; Transitional Grant Monies.