A. It is unlawful for any person to sell cigarettes except in the original, sealed package in which they were placed by the manufacturer.
B. When a person violates subsection A of this section, the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission shall impose an administrative fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense.
C. Cities and towns may enact and municipal police officers may enforce ordinances prohibiting and penalizing conduct under provisions of this section, but the provisions of such ordinances shall be the same as provided for in this section, and the enforcement provisions under such ordinances shall not be more stringent than those of this section.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 137, § 10, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 144, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 1997, c. 171, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1997. Renumbered from § 600.9 of Title 37 by Laws 2016, c. 366, § 177, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
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