§ 12-185. Sale or distribution of nicotine vaporizers or liquid nicotine.

(a)

Definition . For purposes of this section, the following definition shall apply:

Nicotine vaporizer means: Any electronic or battery-operated device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances and includes those composed of a mouthpiece, heating element, and battery or electronic circuits that provide a vapor of liquid nicotine and/or other substances to the user. This term shall include such devices whether they are manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an e-pipe or under any other product name.

Liquid nicotine means: Any liquid product composed either in whole or in part of pure nicotine which can be used with nicotine vaporizers.

(b)

Sale prohibited . It is unlawful for any person or entity to sell, deliver, barter, furnish or give, directly or indirectly, a nicotine vaporizer or liquid nicotine to (i) any person under the age of eighteen (18). Any person who appears to be under the age of eighteen (18) years must first be required to produce identification to confirm that the recipient is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(c)

Self-service vending machines . In order to minimize the physical accessibility to minors, it is unlawful for any person or entity to offer nicotine vaporizers or liquid nicotine in vending machines.

(d)

Enforcement . This section may be enforced by any city code enforcement officer or police officer.

(e)

Penalties . Any person found in violation of this section shall be punished as provided in section 7½-3 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 14O-02-108, § 3, 2-24-14)