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

Utah Statutes

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

Utah § 76-9-1106

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-9Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety

Part 76-9-11Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1106 (2026).

Text

(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)(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 Subsecti

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(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) (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) (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.