Fulton Penalties ordinance (§ 72-7)
Chapter 72: Local Tobacco and Vaping Controls
In short: Selling tobacco to a minor costs up to $250.00 for a first offense, $500.00 for a second within three years, $1,000.00 for a third and $2,000.00 for a fourth or later, with permit suspensions on third and later offenses.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Any person or business violating section 72-4 shall be subject to a fine of not more than: • $250.00 for a first offense;
• $500.00 for a second offense within three years;
• $1,000.00 for a third offense within three years and a suspension of the local tobacco sales permit of any offender for 15 days following notice and hearing as provided in section 72-10. • $2,000.00 for a for a fourth or subsequent offense and a suspension of the suspension of the local tobacco sales permit of any offender for one year.
(b) Violations of section 72-5 shall be subject to a fine up to $250.00.
(c) Each violation shall be considered a separate offense.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 72-7
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.