Florida Statutes 569.43 – Posting of a sign stating that the sale of nicotine products or nicotine dispensing devices to persons under 21 years of age is unlawful; enforcement; penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor of the second degree | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 569.43
- Dealer: is synonymous with the term "retail nicotine products dealer. See Florida Statutes 569.31
- Division: means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Florida Statutes 569.31
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- sale: means , in addition to its common usage meaning, any sale, transfer, exchange, barter, gift, or offer for sale and distribution, in any manner or by any means. See Florida Statutes 569.31
(1) A dealer that sells nicotine products shall post a clear and conspicuous sign in each place of business at which such products are sold which substantially states the following:
THE SALE OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.
(2) The division shall make available to dealers of nicotine products signs that meet the requirements of subsection (1).
(3) Any dealer that sells nicotine products shall provide at the checkout counter in a location clearly visible to the dealer or the dealer’s agent or employee instructional material in a calendar format or similar format to assist in determining whether a person is of legal age to purchase nicotine products. This point of sale material must contain substantially the following language:
IF YOU WERE NOT BORN BEFORE THIS DATE
  (insert date and applicable year)  
YOU CANNOT BUY TOBACCO PRODUCTS,
NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR NICOTINE DISPENSING DEVICES.
Upon approval by the division, in lieu of a calendar a dealer may use card readers, scanners, or other electronic or automated systems that can verify whether a person is of legal age to purchase nicotine products. Failure to comply with the provisions contained in this subsection shall result in imposition of administrative penalties as provided in s. 569.35.
(4) The division, through its agents and inspectors, shall enforce this section.