Nevada § 244.3572 - Ordinance to establish offense related to purchase, possession or use of tobacco products by children
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.3572 — Ordinance to establish offense related to purchase, possession or use of tobacco products by children, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.3572. Ordinance to establish offense related to purchase, possession or use of tobacco products by children
1. A board of county commissioners may adopt an ordinance to establish an offense
related to tobacco that may include provisions which prohibit a child who is under
the age of 18 years from: (a) Purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco products; (b) Possessing or attempting to possess tobacco products; (c) Using tobacco products; or (d) Falsely representing that he or she is 18 years of age or older to purchase, possess
or obtain tobacco products. 2. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section must provide that the provisions
of the ordinance do not apply to a child who is under the age of 18 years and who
is: (a) Assisting in an inspection pursuant to NRS 202.2496 ; (b) Handling or transporting tobacco products in the course of his or her lawful employment; (c) Handling or transporting tobacco products in the presence of his or her parent,
spouse or legal guardian who is 18 years of age or older; or (d) Possessing or using tobacco products for an established religious purpose. 3. As used in this section, “ tobacco products ” means cigarettes, cigarette paper, tobacco of any description or products made or
derived from tobacco. As used in this subsection, the term “ products made or derived from tobacco ” does not include any product regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration
pursuant to Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 351 et seq.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 244.3572
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.3572 cover?
Section 244.3572 ("Ordinance to establish offense related to purchase, possession or use of tobacco products by children") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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