[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Newington 11-25-1986
(§§ 8-42 to 8-46 of the 1974 Code). Amendments noted where
applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
A machine or mechanical device used or intended to be used for the
purpose of automatically merchandising packaged cigarettes, the operation
of which is governed or controlled by the insertion of coins or tokens.
Any individual, firm, fiduciary, partnership, corporation, trust
or association.
No person shall sell or offer for free distribution cigarettes or tobacco
in any form to any person under 18 years of age. No person under 18 years
of age shall purchase tobacco in any form.
A.
Any person who permits cigarette vending machines on his/her
premises or sells tobacco in any form shall post or cause to be posted a notice
on said machines and at other locations where cigarettes are sold, of a size
not less than three inches by five inches, in the following form:
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"By ordinance of the Town of Newington, cigarette sales to or purchases
by persons under 18 years of age are prohibited."
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B.
Said persons shall place the notice on cigarette vending machines
and at other locations where cigarettes are sold, in a conspicuous place,
provided that said notice shall not obstruct other notices on the machines
or cover the tax stamps on cigarette packages which must remain visible in
accordance with state law.
It shall be the duty of the Director of Health of the Central Connecticut
Health District/Police Chief, or their designee, to enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
