§ 7-1721.04. Self-service sale of tobacco.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) No person shall sell or distribute cigarettes or other tobacco product, except cigars, through a self-service display.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1) Vending machines that are permitted under § 47-2404(b)(3); or

(2) Self-service displays that are located in a tobacco specialty store.

(c)(1) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $500 nor less than $100, imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense. Any person convicted of a subsequent violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 nor less than $500, imprisoned not more than 90 days, or both.

                
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(Feb. 7, 1891, 26 Stat. 736, ch. 117, § 5, as added July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-189, § 3(d), 57 DCR 3019.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 18-189, see notes following § 7-1721.01.