76-9-1116. Unlawful sale of a tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-9-1116. Unlawful sale of a tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product.
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Compensatory service" means service or unpaid work performed by an employee, in lieu of the payment of a fine or imprisonment.
(ii)"Employee" means an employee or an owner of a tobacco retailer.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful sale of a tobacco product, electronic cigarette product, or nicotine product if the actor:
(a)is an employee; and
(b)with criminal negligence, sells or gives a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product in the course of business to an individual younger than 21 years old.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor.
Amended by Chapter 420 , 2026 General Session