§ 37-600.6. Notice to retail employees - Signed acknowledgement.

A.  Every person engaged in the business of selling tobacco products at retail shall notify each individual employed by that person as a retail sales clerk that state law:

1.  Prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to any person under eighteen (18) years of age and the purchase or receipt of tobacco products by any person under eighteen (18) years of age; and

2.  Requires that proof of age be demanded from a prospective purchaser or recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that the prospective purchaser or recipient may be under eighteen (18) years of age.

B.  This notice shall be provided before the individual commences work as a retail sales clerk.  The individual shall signify that he or she has received the notice required by this section by signing a form stating as follows:

"I understand that state law prohibits the sale or distribution of tobacco products to persons under eighteen (18) years of age and out-of-package sales, and requires proof of age of purchaser or recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that the prospective purchaser or recipient may be under eighteen (18) years of age.  I promise, as a condition of my employment, to obey the law.  I understand that violations by me may be punishable by fines, suspension or nonissuance of my driver license.  In addition, I understand that violations by me may subject the storeowner to fines or license suspension."

Added by Laws 1994, c. 137, § 7, eff. July 1, 1994.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 171, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.