Sec. 6. (a) The Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the commission.
(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(e) Money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) For youth smoking prevention education. The commission may contract with the state department of health or the office of the secretary of family and social services for youth smoking prevention education programs.
(2) For education and training of retailers who sell tobacco products. The commission may contract with education and training programs of the office of the secretary of family and social services, the division of mental health and addiction, enforcement officers, or a program approved by the commission.
(3) For the commission, for enforcement of youth tobacco laws.
As added by P.L.177-1999, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.57; P.L.215-2001, SEC.15; P.L.1-2002, SEC.36; P.L.252-2003, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 7.1. Alcohol and Tobacco
Article 6. Youth Tobacco Sales and Enforcement
Chapter 2. Youth Tobacco Law Enforcement Authority
7.1-6-2-0.3. Intent of General Assembly Regarding Implementation and Enforcement of Article
7.1-6-2-2. Unannounced Inspections
7.1-6-2-3. Sale of Cigarettes Without Health Warning Prohibited
7.1-6-2-4. Participation by Minor in Enforcement Action
7.1-6-2-6. Youth Tobacco Education and Enforcement Fund
7.1-6-2-8. Payment of Civil Penalties; Late Penalties; Interest