Bill Text: IN HB1225 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-13 - Public Law 20 [HB1225 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-HB1225-Enrolled.html


First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)


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    HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1225



     AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SOURCE: IC 7.1-1-3-15.5; (13)HE1225.1.1. -->
    SECTION 1. IC 7.1-1-3-15.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 15.5. "Electronic cigarette" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-1.5.
SOURCE: IC 7.1-6-2-4; (13)HE1225.1.2. -->     SECTION 2. IC 7.1-6-2-4 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 4. (a) An enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties may engage a person less than eighteen (18) years of age as part of an enforcement action under this article if the initial or contemporaneous receipt or purchase of a tobacco product or electronic cigarette by a person less than eighteen (18) years of age occurs under the direction of an enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties and is part of the enforcement action.
    (b) An enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties shall not:
        (1) recruit or attempt to recruit a person less than eighteen (18) years of age to participate in an enforcement action under subsection (a) at the scene of a violation of section 2 of this chapter; or
        (2) allow a person less than eighteen (18) years of age to purchase or receive a tobacco product or electronic cigarette as part of an enforcement action under subsection (a) without the written

permission of the person's parents or legal guardians.

SOURCE: IC 35-43-5-3.5; (13)HE1225.1.3. -->     SECTION 3. IC 35-43-5-3.5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.137-2009, SECTION 14, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 3.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who knowingly or intentionally obtains, possesses, transfers, or uses the identifying information of another person, including the identifying information of a person who is deceased:
        (1) without the other person's consent; and
        (2) with intent to:
            (A) harm or defraud another person;
            (B) assume another person's identity; or
            (C) profess to be another person;
commits identity deception, a Class D felony.
    (b) However, the offense defined in subsection (a) is a Class C felony if:
        (1) a person obtains, possesses, transfers, or uses the identifying information of more than one hundred (100) persons;
        (2) the fair market value of the fraud or harm caused by the offense is at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); or
        (3) a person obtains, possesses, transfers, or uses the identifying information of a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is:
            (A) the person's son or daughter;
            (B) a dependent of the person;
            (C) a ward of the person; or
            (D) an individual for whom the person is a guardian.
    (c) The conduct prohibited in subsections (a) and (b) does not apply to:
        (1) a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age who uses the identifying information of another person to acquire an alcoholic beverage (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-5);
        (2) a minor (as defined in IC 35-49-1-4) who uses the identifying information of another person to acquire:
            (A) a cigarette, an electronic cigarette (as defined in IC 35-46-1-1.5), or a tobacco product (as defined in IC 6-7-2-5);
            (B) a periodical, a videotape, or other communication medium that contains or depicts nudity (as defined in IC 35-49-1-5);
            (C) admittance to a performance (live or film) that prohibits the attendance of the minor based on age; or
            (D) an item that is prohibited by law for use or consumption by a minor; or
        (3) any person who uses the identifying information for a lawful purpose.
    (d) It is not a defense in a prosecution under subsection (a) or (b) that no person was harmed or defrauded.
SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-1.5; (13)HE1225.1.4. -->     SECTION 4. IC 35-46-1-1.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "electronic cigarette" means a device that is capable of providing an inhalable dose of nicotine by delivering a vaporized solution. The term includes the components and cartridges.
SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-10; (13)HE1225.1.5. -->     SECTION 5. IC 35-46-1-10 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 10. (a) A person who knowingly:
        (1) sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person less than eighteen (18) years of age; or
        (2) purchases tobacco or an electronic cigarette for delivery to another person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
commits a Class C infraction. For a sale to take place under this section, the buyer must pay the seller for the tobacco product or the electronic cigarette.
    (b) It is not a defense that the person to whom the tobacco or electronic cigarette was sold or distributed did not smoke, chew, inhale, or otherwise consume the tobacco or the electronic cigarette.
    (c) The following defenses are available to a person accused of selling or distributing tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age:
        (1) The buyer or recipient produced a driver's license bearing the purchaser's or recipient's photograph, showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.
        (2) The buyer or recipient produced a photographic identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1, or a similar card issued under the laws of another state or the federal government, showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.
        (3) The appearance of the purchaser or recipient was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe that the purchaser or recipient was not less than the age that complies with regulations promulgated by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
    (d) It is a defense that the accused person sold or delivered the tobacco or electronic cigarette to a person who acted in the ordinary course of employment or a business concerning tobacco or electronic cigarettes:
        (1) agriculture;
        (2) processing;
        (3) transporting;
        (4) wholesaling; or
        (5) retailing.
    (e) As used in this section, "distribute" means to give tobacco or an electronic cigarette to another person as a means of promoting, advertising, or marketing the tobacco or electronic cigarette to the general public.
    (f) Unless a the person buys or receives tobacco or an electronic cigarette under the direction of a law enforcement officer as part of an enforcement action, a person who sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette is not liable for a violation of this section unless the person less than eighteen (18) years of age who bought or received the tobacco or electronic cigarette is issued a citation or summons under section 10.5 of this chapter.
    (g) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4(c) IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund (IC 7.1-6-2-6).
SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-10.2; (13)HE1225.1.6. -->     SECTION 6. IC 35-46-1-10.2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.94-2008, SECTION 62, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 10.2. (a) A retail establishment that sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person less than eighteen (18) years of age commits a Class C infraction. For a sale to take place under this section, the buyer must pay the retail establishment for the tobacco product or electronic cigarette. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4(c), a civil judgment for an infraction committed under this section must be imposed as follows:
        (1) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has not been issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to two hundred dollars ($200).
        (2) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had one (1) citation or summons issued for a violation of this section in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to four hundred dollars ($400).
        (3) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had two (2) citations or summonses issued for a violation of this section in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to seven hundred dollars ($700).
        (4) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had three (3) or more citations or summonses issued for a violation of this section in the previous one hundred eighty (180)

days, a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
A retail establishment may not be issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section more than once every twenty-four (24) hours for each specific business location.
    (b) It is not a defense that the person to whom the tobacco or electronic cigarette was sold or distributed did not smoke, chew, inhale, or otherwise consume the tobacco or electronic cigarette.
    (c) The following defenses are available to a retail establishment accused of selling or distributing tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age:
        (1) The buyer or recipient produced a driver's license bearing the purchaser's or recipient's photograph showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.
        (2) The buyer or recipient produced a photographic identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1 or a similar card issued under the laws of another state or the federal government showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.
        (3) The appearance of the purchaser or recipient was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe that the purchaser or recipient was not less than the age that complies with regulations promulgated by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
    (d) It is a defense that the accused retail establishment sold or delivered the tobacco or electronic cigarette to a person who acted in the ordinary course of employment or a business concerning tobacco or electronic cigarettes:
        (1) agriculture;
        (2) processing;
        (3) transporting;
        (4) wholesaling; or
        (5) retailing.
    (e) As used in this section, "distribute" means to give tobacco or an electronic cigarette to another person as a means of promoting, advertising, or marketing the tobacco or electronic cigarette to the general public.
    (f) Unless a person buys or receives tobacco or an electronic cigarette under the direction of a law enforcement officer as part of an enforcement action, a retail establishment that sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette is not liable for a violation of this section unless the person less than eighteen (18) years of age who bought or received the tobacco or electronic cigarette is issued a citation or summons under section 10.5 of this chapter.
    (g) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under

this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund (IC 7.1-6-2-6).
    (h) A person who violates subsection (a) at least six (6) times in any one hundred eighty (180) day period commits habitual illegal sale of tobacco, a Class B infraction.

SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-10.5; (13)HE1225.1.7. -->     SECTION 7. IC 35-46-1-10.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 10.5. (a) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age who:
        (1) purchases tobacco or an electronic cigarette;
        (2) accepts tobacco or an electronic cigarette for personal use; or
        (3) possesses tobacco or an electronic cigarette on his person;
commits a Class C infraction.
    (b) It is a defense under subsection (a) that the accused person acted in the ordinary course of employment in a business concerning tobacco or electronic cigarettes:
        (1) agriculture;
        (2) processing;
        (3) transporting;
        (4) wholesaling; or
        (5) retailing.
SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-11; (13)HE1225.1.8. -->     SECTION 8. IC 35-46-1-11, AS AMENDED BY P.L.94-2008, SECTION 63, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 11. (a) A tobacco or electronic cigarette vending machine that is located in a public place must bear the following conspicuous notices:
        (1) A notice:
            (A) that reads as follows, with the capitalization indicated: "If you are under 18 years of age, YOU ARE FORBIDDEN by Indiana law to buy tobacco or electronic cigarettes from this machine."; or
            (B) that:
                (i) conveys a message substantially similar to the message described in clause (A); and
                (ii) is formatted with words and in a form authorized under the rules adopted by the alcohol and tobacco commission.
        (2) A notice that reads as follows, "Smoking by Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, and Low Birth Weight.".
        (3) A notice printed in letters and numbers at least one-half (1/2) inch high that displays a toll free phone number for assistance to callers in quitting smoking, as determined by the state department

of health.
    (b) A person who owns or has control over a tobacco or electronic cigarette vending machine in a public place and who:
        (1) fails to post a notice required by subsection (a) on the vending machine; or
        (2) fails to replace a notice within one (1) month after it is removed or defaced;
commits a Class C infraction.
    (c) An establishment selling tobacco or electronic cigarettes at retail shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place, at the point of sale, the following:
        (1) Signs printed in letters at least one-half (1/2) inch high, reading as follows:
            (A) "The sale of tobacco or electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age is forbidden by Indiana law.".
            (B) "Smoking by Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, and Low Birth Weight.".
        (2) A sign printed in letters and numbers at least one-half (1/2) inch high that displays a toll free phone number for assistance to callers in quitting smoking, as determined by the state department of health.
    (d) A person who:
        (1) owns or has control over an establishment selling tobacco or electronic cigarettes at retail; and
        (2) fails to post and maintain the sign required by subsection (c);
commits a Class C infraction.

SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-11.5; (13)HE1225.1.9. -->     SECTION 9. IC 35-46-1-11.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 11.5. (a) Except for a coin machine that is placed in or directly adjacent to an entranceway or an exit, or placed in a hallway, a restroom, or another common area that is accessible to persons who are less than eighteen (18) years of age, this section does not apply to a coin machine that is located in the following:
        (1) That part of a licensed premises (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-20) where entry is limited to persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
        (2) Private industrial or office locations that are customarily accessible only to persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
        (3) Private clubs if the membership is limited to persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
        (4) Riverboats where entry is limited to persons who are at least

twenty-one (21) years of age and on which lawful gambling is authorized.
    (b) As used in this section, "coin machine" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1.
    (c) Except as provided in subsection (a), an owner of a retail establishment may not:
        (1) distribute or sell tobacco or electronic cigarettes by use of a coin machine; or
        (2) install or maintain a coin machine that is intended to be used for the sale or distribution of tobacco or electronic cigarettes.
    (d) An owner of a retail establishment who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. A citation or summons issued under this section must provide notice that the coin machine must be moved within two (2) business days. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4(c), a civil judgment for an infraction committed under this section must be imposed as follows:
        (1) If the owner of the retail establishment has not been issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section in the previous ninety (90) days, a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50).
        (2) If the owner of the retail establishment has had one (1) citation or summons issued for a violation of this section in the previous ninety (90) days, a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
        (3) If the owner of the retail establishment has had two (2) citations or summonses issued for a violation of this section in the previous ninety (90) days for the same machine, the coin machine shall be removed or impounded by a law enforcement officer having jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
An owner of a retail establishment may not be issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section more than once every two (2) business days for each business location.
    (e) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund established under IC 7.1-6-2-6.

SOURCE: IC 35-46-1-11.8; (13)HE1225.1.10. -->     SECTION 10. IC 35-46-1-11.8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.10-2011, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013]: Sec. 11.8. (a) As used in this section, "self-service display" means a display that contains tobacco or electronic cigarettes in an area where a customer:
        (1) is permitted; and
        (2) has access to the tobacco or electronic cigarettes without assistance from a sales person.
    (b) This section does not apply to a self-service display located in a retail establishment that:
        (1) has a primary purpose to sell tobacco or electronic cigarettes; and
        (2) prohibits entry by persons who are less than eighteen (18) years of age.
    (c) The owner of a retail establishment that sells or distributes tobacco or electronic cigarettes through a self-service display, other than a coin operated machine operated under IC 35-46-1-11 or IC 35-46-1-11.5, commits a Class C infraction.
    (d) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle youth tobacco education and enforcement fund (IC 7.1-6-2-6).


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