Delaware § 2909 - Smoking restrictions within vehicles.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2909 — Smoking restrictions within vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2909. Smoking restrictions within vehicles.
(a) A person is prohibited from smoking in a vehicle, whether it is in motion or at rest, if a person under 16 years of age is in the vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle’s windows are open. This subsection does not apply to a person who is the sole occupant of a vehicle.
(b) State and local police are empowered to enforce this section, but a police officer may not stop or detain a motor vehicle or its driver nor inspect or search the vehicle, the contents of the vehicle, or the operator or passenger of the vehicle solely for a violation or suspected violation of this section.
84 Del. Laws, c. 214, § 3;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2909
What does Delaware Code § 2909 cover?
Section 2909 ("Smoking restrictions within vehicles.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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 Delaware § 2909?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 2909 apply to my situation?
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