Utah § 76-9-1112 Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product -- Exceptions.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-9-1112 — Illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product -- Exceptions.

Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-9 Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety·Part 76-9-11 Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents

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

(2)Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product if the actor:

(2)(a) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer ; and

(2)(b) (2)(b)(i) gives or distributes without charge smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, or an electronic cigarette product in this state;

(2)(b)(ii) sells, offers for sale, or furnishes an electronic cigarette product at less than the cost, including the amount of any applicable tax, of the product to the manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer; or

(2)(b)(iii) gives, distributes, sells, offers for sale, or furnishes an electronic cigarette product for free or at a lower price because the recipient of the electronic c

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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1101 apply to this section.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (4), an actor commits illegal provision of smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarette product if the actor:
(2)(a) is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer ; and
(2)(b) (2)(b)(i) gives or distributes without charge smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, or an electronic cigarette product in this state;
(2)(b)(ii) sells, offers for sale, or furnishes an electronic cigarette product at less than the cost, including the amount of any applicable tax, of the product to the manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer; or
(2)(b)(iii) gives, distributes, sells, offers for sale, or furnishes an electronic cigarette product for free or at a lower price because the recipient of the electronic cigarette product makes another purchase.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is:
(3)(a) a class C misdemeanor on the first offense; or
(3)(b) a class B misdemeanor on a subsequent offense.
(4) (4)(a) The price that a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer may charge under Subsection (2)(b)(ii) does not include a discount for:
(4)(a)(i) a physical manufacturer coupon:
(4)(a)(i)(A) that is surrendered to the wholesaler or retailer at the time of sale; and
(4)(a)(i)(B) for which the manufacturer will reimburse the wholesaler or the retailer for the full amount of the discount described in the manufacturer coupon and provided to the purchaser;
(4)(a)(ii) a rebate that will be paid to the manufacturer, the wholesaler, or the retailer for the full amount of the rebate provided to the purchaser; or
(4)(a)(iii) a promotional fund that will be paid to the manufacturer, the wholesaler, or the retailer for the full amount of the promotional fund provided to the purchaser.
(4)(b) Smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, or an electronic cigarette product may be distributed to adults without charge at professional conventions where the general public is excluded.
(5) The Legislature finds that:
(5)(a) smokeless tobacco, or chewing tobacco, is harmful to the health of individuals who use those products because research indicates that they may cause mouth or oral cancers;
(5)(b) the use of smokeless tobacco among juveniles in this state is increasing rapidly;
(5)(c) the use of electronic cigarette products may lead to unhealthy behavior such as the use of tobacco products; and
(5)(d) it is necessary to restrict the gift of the products described in this section in the interest of the health of the citizens of this state.

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