Chapter 8.19 DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TOBACCO PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

8.19.010 Prohibition.

8.19.020 Violation--Penalty.


8.19.010 Prohibition.

A. It is unlawful for any person to distribute samples of cigarette or tobacco products or coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco products in or on any public street, sidewalk, or park, or within one thousand feet of any pre-school, kindergarten or elementary, intermediate or high school; provided that distribution shall not be prohibited in any permanent commercial building.

B. It is unlawful for any person to distribute cigarette or tobacco promotional materials within one thousand feet of any pre-school, kindergarten, or elementary, intermediate, or high school; provided that, distribution shall not be prohibited in any permanent commercial building.

C. As used in this section, "distribute samples of cigarette or tobacco products or coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco products" and "distribute cigarette or tobacco promotional materials" means the distribution of tobacco products, coupons redeemable therefor, and tobacco promotional materials to members of the general public free of charge for the purpose of promoting the product. (Ord. 2615 § 2 (part), 1997)

8.19.020 Violation--Penalty.

Any person violating any provision of section 8.19.010 shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500. (Ord. 2615 § 2 (part), 1997)