Sec. 0.3. It is the intent of the general assembly that this article be: (1) implemented in an equitable and a uniform manner throughout Indiana; and (2) enforced to ensure the eligibility for and receipt of any federal funds or grants that the state receives or may receive relating to P.L.256-1996. As added by P.L.220-2011, […]
Sec. 0.4. Notwithstanding the addition of section 8 of this chapter by P.L.204-2001, a person may pay a civil penalty: (1) to which section 8 of this chapter, as added by P.L.204-2001, applies; and (2) that was imposed by a court before July 1, 2001; before August 1, 2001, without the imposition of a late […]
Sec. 1. The commission, an Indiana law enforcement agency, the office of the sheriff of a county, or an organized police department of a municipal corporation may enforce this article to the extent necessary to ensure the state’s compliance with: (1) Section 1926 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-26); and (2) implementing […]
Sec. 2. The division of mental health and addiction established under IC 12-21 shall coordinate the conduct of random unannounced inspections at locations where tobacco products, e-liquids, or electronic cigarettes are sold or distributed to ensure compliance with this article. Only the commission, an Indiana law enforcement agency, the office of the sheriff of a […]
Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for a person to sell cigarettes other than in an unopened package originating with the manufacturer that bears the health warning required by federal law. (b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.2.
Sec. 4. (a) An enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties may engage a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age as part of an enforcement action under this article if the initial or contemporaneous receipt or purchase of a tobacco product, e-liquid, or electronic cigarette by a person less than twenty-one […]
Sec. 5. The division of mental health and addiction established under IC 12-21 shall annually prepare for submission to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services the report required by Section 1926 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-26) and implementing regulations promulgated under that act. As added […]
Sec. 6. (a) The Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the commission. (b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the […]
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies whenever a civil penalty payable to the Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund is imposed. (b) The person liable for the civil penalty shall pay the full amount of the civil penalty to the commission within thirty (30) days after final judgment. (c) A person who […]
