[§328J-18]  Placement of cigarettes and tobacco products.  [Section effective July 1, 2014.]  (a)  Except as otherwise provided under this section, a retailer may sell cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and all other tobacco products only in a direct, face-to-face exchange between the retailer and the consumer.  Examples of methods of sale that are not permitted include vending machines and self-service displays.

     (b)  This section shall not apply to:

(1)  A duty-free sales enterprise selling duty-free merchandise in accordance with the provisions of title 19 United States Code section 1555(b), and any implementing regulations; and

(2)  Retail tobacco stores, bars, or any other establishment for which the minimum age for admission is eighteen. [L 2013, c 227, §3]