Idaho § 39-5707 - Opened packages and samples
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-5707 — Opened packages and samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-5707. Opened packages and samples
(1) It shall be unlawful to sell or distribute tobacco products or electronic smoking devices for commercial purposes other than in the federally required sealed package provided by the manufacturer with all the required warning labels and health warnings.
(2) It shall be unlawful to sell or distribute tobacco products or electronic smoking devices for free or below the cost of such products to the sellers or distributors of the products for commercial or promotional purposes to members of the general public in public places or at public events.
(3) The requirements for original sealed manufacturer packaging and the prohibition against free distribution shall not apply to a mobile cigar retailer providing on-site cigar rolling or experiential services at a private or public event restricted to persons of twenty-one (21) years of age or older, provided that:
(a) The products distributed consist only of cigars or natural tobacco leaves for on-site rolling; and
(b) The host of a private event has purchased the products at full retail price for distribution to guests or the consumer has purchased the product directly.
[39-5707, added 1998, ch. 418, sec. 2, p. 1319; am. 2020, ch. 318, sec. 7, p. 910; am. 2026, ch. 279, sec. 4, p. 1171.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-5707
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-5707 cover?
Section 39-5707 ("Opened packages and samples") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 39-5707?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 39-5707" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 39-5707 apply to my situation?
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