It shall be unlawful for any person to sell tobacco products through a vending machine, unless the vending machine is located in an establishment to which individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years are denied access or are required to be accompanied by an adult. A person who violates this section shall be punished by a penalty of not more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
Structure Mississippi Code
Article 1 - Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act
§ 97-32-2. Legislative intent; supersedes local laws, ordinances and regulations
§ 97-32-5. Prohibition of the sale or transfer of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age
§ 97-32-7. Retail sales clerks; notification and agreement; penalties for violations
§ 97-32-9. Juvenile purchase, possession and consumption of tobacco
§ 97-32-11. Point of sale warning signs
§ 97-32-13. Juvenile misrepresentation of age
§ 97-32-15. Vending machine tobacco sales; location
§ 97-32-17. Prohibition on the distribution of tobacco products other than in sealed packages
§ 97-32-19. Transfers of tobacco products from distributors or wholesalers to retailers