1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1101 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor if the actor:

   1. (a) is younger than 21 years old; and
   2. (b) buys or attempts to buy, accepts, or has in the actor's possession a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product.

3. (3)

   1. (a) If the actor is 18 years old or older but younger than 21 years old, a violation of Subsection (2) is:

      1. (i) an infraction; and

      2. (ii) subject to:

         1. (A) a minimum fine or penalty of $60; and
         2. (B) participation in a court-approved tobacco education or cessation program, which may include a participation fee.
   2. (b) If the actor is under 18 years old, a violation of Subsection (2) is a citation under Section 80-6-302, unless the violation is committed on school property under Section 53G-8-211.

   3. (c) If a violation under this section is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the minor may be subject to the following:

      1. (i) a fine or penalty, in accordance with Section 80-6-709; and
      2. (ii) participation in a court-approved tobacco education program, which may include a participation fee.

4. (4)

   1. (a) A compliance officer appointed by a board of education under Section 53G-4-402 may not issue a citation for a violation of this section committed on school property.
   2. (b) A cited violation committed on school property shall be addressed in accordance with Section 53G-8-211.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session