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AL Code § 28-11-6.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-6.1 - Vending Machines.

Section 28-11-6.1Vending machines. (a) No tobacco, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or electronic nicotine delivery system shall be distributed by use of a vending machine unless the machine: (1) Is located in an area in which individuals under the age of 21 years are not permitted access; or (2) Dispenses tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or electronic nicotine delivery systems through the operation of a device that requires the tobacco permit holder or an employee of the permit holder to control the distribution of the product. (b) No tobacco, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or electronic nicotine delivery system shall be distributed at retail by use of a vending machine if placed together with any non-tobacco product or non-nicotine product, other than matches, in the machine. (Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §2; Act 2021-453, §4.)
AL Code § 28-11-6.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-6.2 - Self-Service Displays.

Section 28-11-6.2Self-service displays. No tobacco, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or electronic nicotine delivery system shall be distributed at retail through a self-service display unless the display is a vending machine as permitted under Section 28-11-6.1 or is located in a tobacco specialty store or at a specialty retailer of electronic nicotine delivery systems. (Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §2; Act 2021-453, §4.)
AL Code § 28-11-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-7 - Distribution Permits.

Section 28-11-7Distribution permits. (a) Any person who distributes tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products within this state shall first obtain a permit from the board for each location of distribution. There is no fee for the permit. (b) Any person who maintains a tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product vending machine on his or her property in this state shall first obtain a permit from the board for each machine at each machine location. The permit for each machine shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the machine. (c) A permit shall be valid only for the location specified in the permit application. (d) A permit is not transferable or assignable and shall be renewed annually. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a location for which a permit is obtained is sold or transferred, the permit shall be transferred to the person obtaining control of the location and shall be valid for 30 days after the transfer during which time a new permit shall be obtained. (e) If feasible, the board by rule may adopt procedures for the issuance and renewal of permits which combine tobacco permit procedures with the application and licensing procedures for alcoholic beverages. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §7; Act 2019-233, §2.)
AL Code § 28-11-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-8 - Failure to Obtain or Display Permit.

Section 28-11-8Failure to obtain or display permit. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale tobacco or tobacco products without first obtaining the appropriate permit from the board. Selling or offering for sale tobacco or tobacco products without obtaining and displaying a valid permit by January 1, 1998, shall result in issuance of a warning citation. The board shall conduct an information and education campaign by its Responsible Vendor Program to inform distributors of tobacco products at retail or in vending machines or self-service displays of the requirements of this law. Failure to obtain or display a valid permit pursuant to this chapter after January 1, 1998, shall constitute a misdemeanor offense. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale electronic nicotine delivery systems or alternative nicotine products without first obtaining the appropriate permit from the board. Failure to obtain or display a valid permit by October 30, 2019, shall result in issuance of a warning citation. The board shall conduct an information and education campaign by its Responsible Vendor Program to inform distributors of alternative nicotine products at retail or in vending machines or self-service displays of the requirements of this law. Selling or offering for sale electronic nicotine delivery systems or alternative nicotine products without obtaining and displaying a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter by October 30, 2019, shall be a Class C misdemeanor. (c) Each violation for selling tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products without a valid permit shall be treated as a separate offense and be punishable as follows: For the first violation by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and for each subsequent violation by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §8; Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §1; Act 2019-233, §2.)
AL Code § 28-11-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-10 - Disposition of Funds.

Section 28-11-10Disposition of funds. All funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the State General Fund. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §10.)
AL Code § 28-11-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-11 - Annual Report.

Section 28-11-11Annual report. The board shall issue an annual report to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Attorney General concerning compliance by state retail merchants with this chapter. The report shall contain all of the following: (1) The total number of retail distributors of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and alternative nicotine products categorized by type of retail outlet. (2) The number of citations reported to the board, categorized by type of retail outlet. (3) The total number of successful compliance checks, categorized by type of retail outlet. (4) The extent and nature of organized educational and government activities intended to promote, encourage, or otherwise secure compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21 years. (5) Information as to the level of access and availability of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21 years. (6) Noted impediments to implementation of this chapter, as well as recommendations for alleviating the same. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §11; Act 2019-233, §2; Act 2021-453, §5.)
AL Code § 28-11-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-12 - Advisory Board.

Section 28-11-12Advisory board. (a) An advisory board shall be established to monitor the implementation of this chapter. The advisory board shall meet at least quarterly. Representation shall consist of one representative from each of the following: (1) The Office of the Governor. (2) The Office of the Attorney General. (3) The Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. (4) The Department of Public Health. (5) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. (6) The Senate as appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (7) The House of Representatives as appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (8) The Alabama Oilmen's Association and the Alabama Convenience Store Operators as appointed by the Governor and selected from three nominees submitted by the association. (9) The Alabama Retail Association as appointed by the Governor and selected from three nominees submitted by the association. (10) The Alabama Grocers' Association as appointed by the Governor and selected from three nominees submitted by the association. (b) The membership of the advisory board shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state. (c) The chair of the advisory board shall be a representative from the board who shall be responsible for the conduct of the meetings and any correspondence derived therefrom. (d) Other than the legislative appointees, each representative shall be appointed by his or her respective department head, and shall hold the appointment for a one-year term. (e) A representative may be reappointed as deemed appropriate by his or her department head, or in the case of legislative appointees, the Lieutenant Governor or Speaker of the House of Representatives. (f) The advisory board may issue written recommendations for program modification to the board. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §12.)
AL Code § 28-11-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-13 - Unlawful for Individuals Under the Age of 21 Years to Purchase, Use, Possess, or Transport Tobacco, Tobacco Product, Electronic Nicotine Delivery System, or Alternative Nicotine Product.

Section 28-11-13Unlawful for minors to purchase, use, possess, or transport tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2021-453 IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) It is unlawful for any individual under the age of 21 years to purchase, use, possess, or transport tobacco, a tobacco product, an electronic nicotine delivery system, or an alternative nicotine product within this state. It shall not be unlawful for an individual under the age of 21 years who is an employee of a tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product permit holder to handle, transport, or sell tobacco, a tobacco product, an electronic nicotine delivery system, or an alternative tobacco product if the employee is acting within the line and scope of employment and the permit holder, or an employee of the permit holder who is 21 years of age or older, is present. (b) It is unlawful for any individual under the age of 21 years to present or offer to another person proof of identification which is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own proof of identification in order to buy, receive, or otherwise obtain, or attempt to buy, receive, or otherwise obtain, any tobacco, tobacco product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or alternative nicotine product. (c) If a minor is cited for any violation under this section, the citing agency shall notify a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor unless the minor has been emancipated by court order or operation of law. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §13; Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §1; Act 2013-383, p. 1438, §1; Act 2019-233, §2; Act 2021-453, §5.)
AL Code § 28-11-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-14 - Fines for Unlawful Possession of Contraband.

Section 28-11-14Fines for unlawful possession of contraband. (a) Any tobacco, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, electronic nicotine delivery system, or false proof of identification found in the possession of an individual under the age of 21 years is contraband and subject to seizure by law enforcement. Any individual under the age of 21 years violating Section 28-11-13 shall be issued a citation similar to a uniform nontraffic citation and shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than fifty dollars ($50) for each violation, and shall be assessed no other court costs or fees. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the disposition of any violation shall be within the jurisdiction of the district or municipal court and not the juvenile court. Violations shall not be considered criminal offenses and shall be administratively adjudicated by the district or municipal court. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §14; Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §1; Act 2021-453, §6.)
AL Code § 28-11-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-15 - Posting of Signs Regarding Sale to Individuals Under the Age of 21 Years and Proof of Age Requirements.

Section 28-11-15Posting of signs regarding sale to individuals under the age of 21 years and proof of age requirements. Any person who distributes tobacco or tobacco products within this state shall post conspicuously and keep so posted at each location of distribution and vending machines a sign that is placed in a way that it is likely to be read by those seeking to purchase or obtain tobacco or tobacco products. Each sign shall state that: (1) Alabama law strictly prohibits the purchase of tobacco products by persons under the age of 21 years. (2) Proof of age is required for the purchase of tobacco products. (Acts 1997, No. 97-423, p. 721, §15; Act 2009-578, p. 1697, §1; Act 2021-453, §6.)
AL Code § 28-11-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-17 - Distribution, Sale, etc., in Violation of Federal Law or Fda Rule.

Section 28-11-17Distribution, sale, etc., in violation of federal law or FDA rule. (a) It is unlawful to distribute, sell, or offer for sale any electronic nicotine delivery system or alternative nicotine product that cannot be legally marketed under federal law or FDA rule, regulation, or guidance. (b) Each violation of subsection (a) shall be a Class C misdemeanor. (Act 2019-233, §3.)
AL Code § 28-11-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-18 - Child-Resistant Packaging; Warning Signs.

Section 28-11-18Child-resistant packaging; warning signs. (a) All liquid nicotine containers offered for sale that are intended to be vaporized in an electronic nicotine delivery system shall be contained in child-resistant packaging. (b) A specialty retailer of electronic nicotine delivery systems shall display in a prominent area of the retail store near the point of sale a sign which contains the following statements: (1) "ALABAMA LAW STRICTLY PROHIBITS THE PURCHASE OF ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS." (2) "THE USE OF SOME VAPING DEVICES MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF EXPOSURE TO POTENTIALLY TOXIC LEVELS OF HEAVY METALS SUCH AS LEAD, CHROMIUM, AND NICKEL." (3) "WARNING: VAPING PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THIS STORE CONTAIN NICOTINE UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED. NICOTINE IS A HIGHLY ADDICTIVE CHEMICAL WHICH CAN HARM BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND WHICH POSES SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR BABIES." (Act 2019-233, §3; Act 2021-453, §6.)
AL Code § 28-11-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-19 - Limitations on Location of Retail Businesses.

Section 28-11-19Limitations on location of retail businesses. (a) Beginning January 1, 2020, a county may not issue a license to conduct business as a specialty retailer of electronic nicotine delivery systems if the retail business is located within 1,000 feet of any of the following: (1) A public or private K-12 school. (2) A licensed child-care facility or preschool. (3) A church. (4) A public library. (5) A public playground. (6) A public park. (7) A youth center or other space used primarily for youth-oriented activities. (b) This section does not apply to a specialty retailer of electronic nicotine delivery systems that obtained a business license at a location prohibited in subsection (a) prior to January 1, 2020, that has conducted business as a specialty retailer of electronic nicotine delivery systems at that location for at least 18 consecutive months, and that remains in the same location. (Act 2019-233, §3.)
AL Code § 28-11-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-20 - Suspension or Revocation of Tobacco Permit for Default in Payment; Reinstatement of Permit; Rulemaking Authority.

Section 28-11-20Suspension or revocation of tobacco permit for default in payment; reinstatement of permit; rulemaking authority. (a)(1) No manufacturer or distributor shall sell, offer to sell, or deliver any tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products to any retailer in this state for any consideration other than cash or on terms, nor shall any retailer of these products buy or accept delivery for any of these products for any consideration other than cash or on terms. (2) If payment on an invoiced purchase is not received from the retailer when due or payment is returned for insufficient funds, the manufacturer or distributor, within 15 business days, shall notify the board and the board shall promptly notify all licensed manufacturers and distributors in this state of the default in payment. Thereafter, no person shall sell any tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products to the retailer in default on any terms other than cash delivery, until otherwise authorized by the board. Under penalty of suspension of the permit, the retailer who is in default shall pay his or her obligation in full within 60 days from the date it became due. No permit shall be suspended or revoked without prior notice to the retailer and an opportunity for the retailer to be heard before the board. (b)(1) Any retailer that fails to make timely and sufficient payment under subdivision (a)(2) may have his or her tobacco permit suspended for not more than 30 days for each offense. If the retailer repays his or her obligation prior to the end of the suspension period, he or she may pay a fee to be determined by the board for the early reinstatement of his or her permit. (2) Each failure of a retailer to make payment for any default before the expiration period of suspension is a separate offense. (3) The board may permanently revoke the tobacco permit of any retailer that is suspended for default in payment for more than six months in any 12-month period. (c) The board may require a retailer that fails to make timely and sufficient payment under subdivision (a)(2) to make payment in cash for all tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or alternative nicotine products sold or delivered to him or her after the initial failure. (d) The board shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this section. (Act 2021-385, §1.)
AL Code § 28-11-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.|Chapter 11 - Sale of Tobacco Products Regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.|Section 28-11-21 - Duties of Department of Mental Health; Annual Report; Transitional Grant Monies.

Section 28-11-21Duties of Department of Mental Health; annual report; transitional grant monies. (a) The Department of Mental Health shall be responsible for ensuring that the state is in compliance with and satisfies all reporting and enforcement obligations of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300x-26, as amended, including, but not limited to, annually preparing and submitting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a report, as required by federal law, describing all of the following: (1) The activities carried out by the Department of Mental Health in coordination with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to ensure that tobacco retailers or specialty retailers of electronic nicotine delivery systems do not sell alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21 years. (2) The extent of success the Department of Mental Health, in coordination with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, has achieved in ensuring that retailers do not sell alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21 years. (3) The strategies utilized by the Department of Mental Health, in coordination with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, to ensure that retailers do not sell alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, or electronic nicotine delivery systems to individuals under the age of 21. (b) In addition to the requirements listed in subsection (a), the Department of Mental Health shall adopt rules and act as necessary to satisfy the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 300x-26, as amended, and any rules adopted thereunder by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Rules adopted pursuant to the authority delegated to the Department of Mental Health in this section shall be narrowly tailored to bring this state into compliance with federal law and shall comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Title 41, Chapter 22. (c) The Department of Mental Health is responsible for applying for transitional grant monies provided pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300x-26, as amended, through the term of the transitional grants. Any transitional grant monies awarded to the state shall be used for the following purposes: (1) To ensure compliance with subsection (a). (2) To further tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or electronic nicotine delivery system cessation programs. (3) To further tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or electronic nicotine delivery system education programs. (Act 2021-453, §8.)
AL Code § 29-2A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 29 - Legislature.|Chapter 2A - Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services.|Section 29-2A-1 - Creation; Purpose.

Section 29-2A-1Creation; purpose. The Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services is created for the purpose of advising the Legislature and the Governor regarding the evaluation of services, which may include evidence-based policymaking, within the state. (Act 2019-517, §1.)