Utah § 76-9-1106 - Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor.

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§ 76-9-1106. Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-1106. Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor.

(1)	Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1101 apply to this section.

(2)

An actor commits buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor if the actor:

(a)	is younger than 21 years old; and

(b)	buys or attempts to buy, accepts, or has in the actor's possession a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product.

(3)

(a)

If the actor is 18 years old or older but younger than 21 years old, a violation of Subsection (2) is:

(i)	an infraction; and

(ii)

subject to:

(A)	a minimum fine or penalty of $60; and

(B)	participation in a court-approved tobacco education or cessation program, which may include a participation fee.

(b)	If the actor is under 18 years old, a violation of Subsection (2) is a citation under Section 80-6-302, unless the violation is committed on school property under Section 53G-8-211.

(c)

If a violation under this section is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the minor may be subject to the following:

(i)	a fine or penalty, in accordance with Section 80-6-709; and

(ii)	participation in a court-approved tobacco education program, which may include a participation fee.

(4)

(a)	A compliance officer appointed by a board of education under Section 53G-4-402 may not issue a citation for a violation of this section committed on school property.

(b)	A cited violation committed on school property shall be addressed in accordance with Section 53G-8-211.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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