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569.45 – Mail order, Internet, and remote sales of nicotine products; age verification.

569.45 Mail order, Internet, and remote sales of nicotine products; age verification.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Consumer” means a person in the state who comes into possession of any nicotine product who, at the time of possession, is not intending to sell or distribute the nicotine product, or is not a retailer. (b) “Delivery […]

569.34 – Operating without a retail nicotine products dealer permit; penalty.

569.34 Operating without a retail nicotine products dealer permit; penalty.— (1) It is unlawful for a person, firm, association, or corporation to deal, at retail, in nicotine products, in any manner, or to allow a nicotine products vending machine to be located on its premises, without having a retail nicotine product dealer permit as required by s. […]

569.35 – Retail nicotine product dealers; administrative penalties.

569.35 Retail nicotine product dealers; administrative penalties.—The division may suspend or revoke the permit of a dealer, including the retail tobacco products dealer permit of a retail tobacco products dealer as defined in s. 569.002(4), upon sufficient cause appearing of the violation of any of the provisions of this part, by a dealer, or by a […]

569.37 – Sale or delivery of nicotine products; restrictions.

569.37 Sale or delivery of nicotine products; restrictions.— (1) In order to prevent persons under 21 years of age from purchasing or receiving nicotine products, the sale or delivery of nicotine products is prohibited, except: (a) When under the direct control or line of sight of the dealer or the dealer’s agent or employee; or (b) Sales from a […]

569.38 – Gift of sample nicotine products and nicotine dispensing devices.

569.38 Gift of sample nicotine products and nicotine dispensing devices.—The gift of sample nicotine products to any person under the age of 21 by an entity permitted under this part, or by an employee of such entity, is prohibited and is punishable as provided in s. 569.41. History.—s. 27, ch. 2021-14.

569.381 – Responsible retail nicotine products dealers; qualifications; mitigation of disciplinary penalties; diligent management and supervision; presumption.

569.381 Responsible retail nicotine products dealers; qualifications; mitigation of disciplinary penalties; diligent management and supervision; presumption.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to prevent the sale of nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age and to encourage retail nicotine products dealers to comply with responsible practices in accordance with this section. (2) To qualify […]

569.39 – Rulemaking authority.

569.39 Rulemaking authority.—The division shall adopt rules to administer and enforce this part. History.—s. 29, ch. 2021-14.

569.41 – Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age; criminal penalties; defense.

569.41 Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age; criminal penalties; defense.— (1) It is unlawful to sell, deliver, barter, furnish, or give, directly or indirectly, to any person who is under 21 years of age, any nicotine product. (2) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the […]

569.42 – Possession, misrepresenting age or military service to purchase, and purchase of nicotine products by persons under 21 years of age prohibited; penalties; jurisdiction; disposition of fines.

569.42 Possession, misrepresenting age or military service to purchase, and purchase of nicotine products by persons under 21 years of age prohibited; penalties; jurisdiction; disposition of fines.— (1) It is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to knowingly possess any nicotine product. Any person under 21 years of age who violates this subsection commits […]

569.43 – Posting of a sign stating that the sale of nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty.

569.43 Posting of a sign stating that the sale of nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty.— (1) A dealer that sells nicotine products shall post a clear and conspicuous sign in each place of business at which such products are sold which substantially states the following: […]