New Franklin Minors Prohibited from Purchase or Possession of Tobacco: Misrepresentation of Age ordinance (§ 210.630)

A. No person less than eighteen (18) years of age shall purchase, attempt to purchase or possess cigarettes or other tobacco products unless such person is an employee of a seller of cigarettes or tobacco products and is in such possession to effect a sale in the course of employment or an employee of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control for enforcement purposes pursuant to Subsection (5) of Section 407.934, RSMo.

B. Any person less than eighteen (18) years of age shall not misrepresent his/her age to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products.

C. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be penalized as follows:

1. For the first (1st) violation, the person is guilty of an infraction and shall have any cigarettes or tobacco products confiscated;

2. For a second (2nd) violation and any subsequent violations, the person is guilty of an infraction, shall have any cigarettes or tobacco products confiscated and shall complete a tobacco education or smoking cessation program, if available.