Arizona Laws 36-798.04. Unlawful manufacture, sale or distribution of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco; exception; violation; classification
A. Except as provided in subsection B or C of this section, it is unlawful to manufacture, sell or distribute in this state either:
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
1. A package or other container of cigarettes that contains fewer than twenty cigarettes.
2. A package of roll-your-own tobacco that contains less than 0.60 ounces of tobacco.
B. This section does not prohibit:
1. The manufacture of the products described in subsection A, paragraphs 1 and 2 of this section for sale or distribution outside of this state.
2. The manufacture of the products described in subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section for sale or distribution in compliance with subsection C of this section.
C. Products described in subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section may be distributed or sold within this state only at a facility that is licensed pursuant to section 4-209, subsection B, paragraph 6, and that admits only people who are at least twenty-one years of age.
D. A violation of this section is a class 3 misdemeanor.