1. (a) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age who:

   1. (1) purchases tobacco or an electronic cigarette;
   2. (2) accepts tobacco or an electronic cigarette for personal use; or

   3. (3) possesses tobacco or an electronic cigarette on his person;

      commits a Class C infraction.

2. (b) It is a defense under subsection (a) that the accused person acted in the ordinary course of employment in a business concerning tobacco or electronic cigarettes:

   1. (1) agriculture;
   2. (2) processing;
   3. (3) transporting;
   4. (4) wholesaling; or
   5. (5) retailing.

As added by P.L.125-1988, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.256-1996, SEC.13; P.L.20-2013, SEC.7.