Sec. 161.454. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. (a) The notice required by Section 161.453(a)(3) for a delivery sale of cigarettes must include a prominent and clearly legible statement that:
(1) cigarette sales to individuals who are below the age prescribed by Section 161.082 are illegal under state law;
(2) sales of cigarettes are restricted to those individuals who provide verifiable proof of age in accordance with Section 161.453; and
(3) cigarette sales are taxable under Chapter 154, Tax Code, and an explanation of how that tax has been or is to be paid with respect to the delivery sale.
(b) A delivery sale of an e-cigarette must include a prominent and clearly legible statement that:
(1) e-cigarette sales to individuals younger than the age prescribed by Section 161.082 are illegal under state law; and
(2) e-cigarette sales are restricted to individuals who provide verifiable proof of age in accordance with Section 161.453.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 730, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 33, eff. October 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Public Health Provisions
Chapter 161 - Public Health Provisions
Subchapter R. Delivery Sales of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes
Section 161.452. Requirements for Delivery Sales
Section 161.453. Age Verification Requirement
Section 161.454. Disclosure Requirements
Section 161.456. Registration and Reporting Requirements
Section 161.457. Collection of Taxes
Section 161.458. General Offenses
Section 161.459. Knowing Violation