Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106 — Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 11: Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(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: (2)(a) is younger than 21 years old; and (2)(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: (3)(a)(i) an infraction; and (3)(a)(ii) subject to: (3)(a)(ii)(A) a minimum fine or penalty of $60; and (3)(a)(ii)(B) participation in a court-approved tobacco education or cessation program, which may include a participation fee. (3)(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. (3)(c) If a violation under this section is adjudicated under Section 80-6-701, the minor may be subject to the following: (3)(c)(i) a fine or penalty, in accordance with Section 80-6-709; and (3)(c)(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. (4)(b) A cited violation committed on school property shall be addressed in accordance with Section 53G-8-211.
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Questions this section answers
Is buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106.
Which Utah statute covers buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor?
Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106 (Buying or possessing a tobacco product or an electronic cigarette product by a minor).
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