1. (a) This section applies only in:

   1. (1) Carroll County; and
   2. (2) Garrett County.

2. (b) This section does not apply to:

   1. (1) the sale of a tobacco product from a vending machine that complies with State law;
   2. (2) a tobacconist establishment that engages primarily in the sale of tobacco products other than cigarettes, as defined in § 16-101 of the Business Regulation Article; or
   3. (3) a business that engages primarily in the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor.

3. (c) A person who owns or operates a business that engages in the retail sale of a tobacco product may not store or display a tobacco product unless the tobacco product:

   1. (1) is not immediately accessible to customers; and
   2. (2) is accessible only to the owner or operator of the business or an agent of the owner or operator.

4. (d) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section commits a civil infraction and is subject to a civil penalty of:

   1. (1) $100 for the first violation; and
   2. (2) $300 for any subsequent violation.
5. (e) A citation for a second violation may not be issued within 30 days after the date of the first citation.
6. (f) After a citation is issued for a second violation, a citation may be issued each day that the violation continues after the date of the second citation.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.