TITLE 11
Criminal Offenses

   § 11-9-13.7  Signs concerning sales to individuals under age eighteen (18). – Signs provided by the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals, or an exact duplicate of it made privately, shall:

   (1) Contain in red bold lettering a minimum of three-eighths ( 3/8") inch high on a white background the following wording:

   THE SALE OF CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS AGAINST RHODE ISLAND LAW (Section 11-9-13.8(1), Rhode Island Statutes) PHOTO ID FOR PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.

   (2) Contain the phone number at the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals, where violations of §§ 11-9-13.2 – 11-9-13.19 can be reported, in addition to any other information required by the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals.

   (3) Be displayed prominently for public view at each cash register, each tobacco vending machine, or any other place from which tobacco products are sold.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1996, ch. 321, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 391, § 1.)