Alsip § 12.391 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the article concerning tobacco and related products. It defines terms such as 'adult-only facility', 'age restricted area', 'alternative nicotine product', and 'electronic cigarette'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.392 Business & Licensing Section License required This section requires any person selling, offering for sale, giving away, delivering, or possessing with intent to sell tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, or smoking herbs at retail within Alsip to obtain a tobacco dealer's license. This license is in addition to any other required licenses. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.393 Business & Licensing Section Warning signs This section mandates that licensees post warning signs regarding age restrictions for tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, and smoking herbs. The signs must be plainly visible, in red letters on a white background at least one inch high, and state specific prohibited actions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.394 Business & Licensing Section Age restrictions This section prohibits the sale, offering, or delivery of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, and smoking herbs to individuals under 21 years of age. It also sets age restrictions for employees selling these products and outlines requirements for age verification and product display. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.395 Business & Licensing Section Certain free distributions prohibited This ordinance prohibits the free distribution of samples of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, and smoking herbs to any person, regardless of age. An exception is made for distribution within adult-only facilities. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.396 Business & Licensing Section Location restrictions This ordinance prohibits the sale, offering for sale, giving away, or delivery of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, or smoking herbs within 100 feet of any school, child care facility, or other building used for educational or recreational programs for individuals under 18 years of age. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.397 Business & Licensing Section Vending machines This section prohibits the sale of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, tobacco accessories, and smoking herbs through vending machines unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include not co-locating with non-tobacco products (except matches) and restricting vending machine placement to areas inaccessible to individuals under 21 or to establishments selling and consuming alcohol on-premises with direct owner/manager supervision. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.398 Business & Licensing Section Responsibility of licensee for agents and employees This section holds licensees fully responsible for any violations of the article committed by their officers, directors, managers, agents, or employees. The licensee will be punished as if they personally committed the act or omission. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.399 Business & Licensing Section Penalties and administration This section outlines the penalties for violating the tobacco and related products ordinance in Alsip. It specifies fines for general violations, potential license suspension or revocation for licensees, and allows for administrative adjudication of charges. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.1 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including alternative nicotine products and drug paraphernalia, with specific examples provided for clarity. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.10 Business & Licensing Section Numbers Of Licenses/License Creation Process This section outlines the process for managing existing tobacco and e-cigarette dealer licenses in Antioch, including how the number of licenses is tracked, reduced upon revocation or lapse, and how new licenses are created and issued by the Board of Trustees. Licenses are also specified as non-transferable, with an exception for location changes. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.13 Business & Licensing Section License; Issuance This section outlines the process for issuing a license for the retail sale of tobacco and e-cigarette products in Antioch. Upon application approval by the Village Board and payment of the fee, the Village Clerk issues the license, signed by the Mayor, specifying the classification and term. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.14 Business & Licensing Section License; Revocation Or Suspension This section outlines the process for revoking or suspending tobacco and e-cigarette dealer licenses in Antioch. It details the grounds for revocation/suspension, the requirement for a public hearing, the penalties for first and second violations, and the administrative review process. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.15 Business & Licensing Section Sales To Minors Prohibited This section prohibits the sale, offering, giving away, or delivery of regulated products to individuals under the age of 21. It also prohibits licensees from allowing minors under 21 on their premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.16 Business & Licensing Section Warning Signs This section mandates that tobacco and e-cigarette dealers post conspicuous warning signs informing the public about age of sale restrictions (under twenty-one) and Surgeon General warnings regarding smoking during pregnancy. The signs have specific formatting requirements. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.17 Business & Licensing Section Identification Required This section requires tobacco and e-cigarette licensees to request and examine photographic identification from purchasers to verify they are at least 21 years of age before selling regulated products or accessories. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.2 Business & Licensing Section License Required This section requires any individual or business selling, possessing, or offering for sale tobacco products, accessories, e-cigarettes, or vaping products within Antioch's corporate limits to obtain a specific retail dealer's license and comply with its terms. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.20 Business & Licensing Section Minimum Age To Purchase Or Possess Regulated Products And Accessories This ordinance prohibits individuals under 18 years old from purchasing or possessing regulated products, or using false identification to do so. An exception is made for possession of unopened regulated products by those under 18 while performing job duties at a lawful place of employment, though it does not authorize sales. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.21 Business & Licensing Section Minimum Age To Sell Tobacco Products And Accessories This section prohibits licensees and their employees from allowing individuals under 18 years of age to sell tobacco products or accessories on vendor premises. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.22 Business & Licensing Section Out Of Package Sales Prohibited This section prohibits the sale of regulated products, including cigarettes, individually or in any form other than the manufacturer's original, unbroken packaging that includes required health warnings. It aims to prevent the sale of loose or altered tobacco and e-cigarette products. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.23 Business & Licensing Section Vendor Assisted Sales Required This section prohibits self-service sales of regulated products, mandating that all such products be displayed behind a sales counter and accessible only with employee assistance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.25 Business & Licensing Section Inspection This section mandates the chief of police to create protocols and procedures to ensure licensed establishments comply with state and village laws regarding tobacco and e-cigarette sales. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.26 Business & Licensing Section Parental Responsibility This ordinance prohibits parents, guardians, or custodians from permitting, facilitating, condoning, or allowing minors under 18 to purchase, possess, or consume cigarettes or other regulated products. It establishes parental responsibility for underage tobacco and e-cigarette use. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.27 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the chapter related to tobacco and e-cigarette dealers. It specifies a fine range of $50 to $750 for each offense, excluding violations covered by specific fine and suspension provisions in another section. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.3 Business & Licensing Section License Application This section outlines the requirements for applying for a tobacco and e-cigarette dealer license in Antioch. It specifies the information and documentation that applicants must provide, including personal details, business information, and relevant license numbers. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.4 Business & Licensing Section License; Restrictions On Applicants This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining a tobacco and e-cigarette dealer license in Antioch. It lists criteria related to character, residency, criminal history, business structure, property ownership, and state licensing requirements. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.5 Business & Licensing Section Ownership Changes This section requires licensees under the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Dealers chapter to report any changes in ownership (including those holding 5% or more of the business) to the village clerk within ten days. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.6 Business & Licensing Section License Fee; Background Checks This section outlines the license fee structure for tobacco and e-cigarette dealers in Antioch, including its annual renewal date and payment requirements. It also details the mandatory criminal background checks for applicants and changes in ownership, conducted by the chief of police. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.7 Business & Licensing Section License Class A; General Tobacco Sales Retailer This section requires businesses whose primary activity is not tobacco sales (defined as 50% or more of total sales) to obtain a Class A license for tobacco retail. An annual fee of $100 per location is established for this license. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.14.8 Business & Licensing Section License Class B; Primary Tobacco Sales Retailer This section requires businesses whose primary activity is tobacco sales to obtain a Class B license. It defines "primary sales" as 50% or more of total business sales and sets an annual fee of $100 per location. View in Antioch’s full code →