§ 16-92. Cigarette vending machines prohibited.

(a)

The sale or distribution of cigarettes or any tobacco product via the use of a vending machine is prohibited. No person or business entity of any type shall permit, facilitate or condone the sale or distribution of any cigarette or other tobacco product, via a vending machine, at his establishment.

(b)

Exception.

(1)

An employer may provide cigarette or other tobacco product vending machines for employees at the work establishment if the vending machines are not accessible to the public and persons under 18 years of age are not employees of the establishment. The employer must certify in writing to the chief of police that there are no other acceptable alternatives for the sale or distribution of tobacco products at the establishment, and that persons under 18 years of age are not employed at the establishment.

(2)

A licensed liquor establishment may provide tobacco product vending machines if the machines are not accessible to minors and the vending machines are under the direct supervision of the owner or manager of such establishment.

(c)

The provisions of subsection (b) of this section apply only if tobacco products are not placed together with any nontobacco product, other than matches in the vending machine.

(Ord. No. 0-11-6-00, § 17½-4, 11-6-2001)