§ 24-126. Purchase or possession of tobacco products.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Tobacco products means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco or dipping tobacco.

(b)

Purchase by minors prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to purchase tobacco products, or to misrepresent their identity or age, or to use any false or altered identification for the purpose of purchasing tobacco products.

(c)

Possession by minors prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to possess any tobacco products; provided that the possession by a person under the age of 18 years under the direct supervision of the parent or legal guardian of such person in the privacy of the parent's or guardian's home shall not be prohibited.

(d)

Statutes adopted. The provisions of Wis. Stats. §§ 48.983, 134.66 and 778.25(1)(a), are adopted by reference and incorporated herein.

(Ord. No. 9-7, § I(9-7-9), 1-13-1997)