569.007 – Sale or delivery of tobacco products; restrictions.
569.007 Sale or delivery of tobacco products; restrictions.— (1) In order to prevent persons under 21 years of age from purchasing or receiving tobacco products, the sale or delivery of tobacco 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 […]
569.0073 – Special provisions; smoking pipes and smoking devices.
569.0073 Special provisions; smoking pipes and smoking devices.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale at retail any of the items listed in subsection (2) unless such person: (a) Has a retail tobacco products dealer permit under s. 569.003. The provisions of this chapter apply to any person that offers for retail sale any […]
569.0075 – Gift of sample tobacco products prohibited.
569.0075 Gift of sample tobacco products prohibited.—The gift of sample tobacco products to any person under the age of 21 by an entity licensed or permitted under the provisions of chapter 210 or this part, or by an employee of such entity, is prohibited and is punishable as provided in s. 569.101. History.—s. 12, ch. 97-162; […]
569.008 – Responsible retail tobacco products dealers; qualifications; mitigation of disciplinary penalties; diligent management and supervision; presumption.
569.008 Responsible retail tobacco products dealers; qualifications; mitigation of disciplinary penalties; diligent management and supervision; presumption.— (1) The Legislature intends to prevent the sale of tobacco products to persons under 21 years of age and to encourage retail tobacco products dealers to comply with responsible practices in accordance with this section. (2) To qualify as a responsible retail […]
569.009 – Rulemaking authority.
569.009 Rulemaking authority.—The division shall adopt any rules necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this part. History.—s. 9, ch. 92-285; s. 14, ch. 97-162; s. 14, ch. 2021-14.
569.101 – Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving tobacco products to persons under 21 years of age; criminal penalties; defense.
569.101 Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving tobacco 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 tobacco product. (2) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the […]
569.11 – Possession, misrepresenting age or military service to purchase, and purchase of tobacco products by persons under 21 years of age prohibited; penalties; jurisdiction; disposition of fines.
569.11 Possession, misrepresenting age or military service to purchase, and purchase of tobacco 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 tobacco product. Any person under 21 years of age who violates this subsection commits […]
569.12 – Jurisdiction; tobacco product and nicotine product enforcement officers or agents; enforcement.
569.12 Jurisdiction; tobacco product and nicotine product enforcement officers or agents; enforcement.— (1) In addition to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, any law enforcement officer certified under s. 943.10(1), (6), or (8) shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. (2)(a) A county or municipality may designate certain of […]
569.14 – Posting of a sign stating that the sale of tobacco products or nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty.
569.14 Posting of a sign stating that the sale of tobacco products or nicotine products to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty.— (1) A dealer that sells tobacco products shall post a clear and conspicuous sign in each place of business where such products are sold which substantially states the following: THE SALE […]
569.19 – Annual report.
569.19 Annual report.—The division shall report annually with written findings to the Legislature and the Governor by December 31 on the progress of implementing the enforcement provisions of this part. This must include, but is not limited to: (1) The number and results of compliance visits. (2) The number of violations for failure of a retailer to hold […]