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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES

CHAPTER 12 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS
ARTICLE 7 - SALE OR DISTRIBUTION TO, OR POSSESSION BY, MINORS OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS
§ 16-12-174 - Distribution of tobacco product samples

O.C.G.A. 16-12-174 (2010)
16-12-174. Distribution of tobacco product samples


(a) As used in this Code section, the term "tobacco product sample" means a tobacco product distributed to members of the general public at no cost for purposes of promoting the product.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute any tobacco product sample to any person under the age of 18 years.

(c) A person distributing tobacco product samples shall require proof of age from a prospective recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that such prospective recipient may be under the age of 18 years.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person who has not attained the age of 18 years to receive or attempt to receive any tobacco product sample.

(e) No person shall distribute tobacco product samples on any public street, sidewalk, or park within 500 feet of any school or playground when those facilities are being used primarily by persons under the age of 18 years.

(f) Violation of this Code section shall be punished as a misdemeanor.

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