Sec. 161.083. SALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 30 YEARS OF AGE. (a) A person may not sell, give, or cause to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 30 years of age unless the person to whom the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product was sold or given presents an apparently valid proof of identification.
(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.
(b) A retailer shall adequately supervise and train the retailer's agents and employees to prevent a violation of Subsection (a).
(c) A proof of identification described by Section 161.082(e) satisfies the requirements of Subsection (a).
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of this section is not a violation of this subchapter for purposes of Section 161.0901.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 671, Sec. 1.01, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (S.B. 21), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 994 (S.B. 248), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions
Subchapter H. Distribution of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Tobacco Products
Section 161.0815. Nonapplicability
Section 161.0825. Use of Certain Electronically Readable Information
Section 161.084. Warning Notice
Section 161.085. Notification of Employees and Agents
Section 161.086. Vendor Assisted Sales Required; Vending Machines
Section 161.087. Distribution of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Tobacco Products
Section 161.0875. Sale of E-Cigarette Nicotine Containers
Section 161.088. Enforcement; Unannounced Inspections
Section 161.089. Preemption of Local Law
Section 161.090. Reports of Violation
Section 161.0901. Disciplinary Action Against Cigarette, E-Cigarette, and Tobacco Product Retailers