Alabama § 28-11-3 - Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 28-11-3 — Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-11-3. Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws.
The board, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, shall enforce state and federal laws that prohibit the distribution of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, e-liquids, and electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under 21 years of age. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of inspections and enforcement actions undertaken pursuant to this section, individuals under 21 years of age may be enlisted to attempt to purchase or purchase tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, e-liquids, and electronic nicotine delivery systems. Individuals under 18 years of age shall have the prior written consent of a parent or legal guardian and shall be directly supervised during the conduct of each inspection or enforcement action by an enforcement agent of the board or a law enforcement officer.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 28-11-3
What does Code of Alabama § 28-11-3 cover?
Section 28-11-3 ("Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 28-11-3?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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