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Tobacco Prevention and Control
Retail Education
Criminal and Civil Penalties
- Criminal penalties imposed on an individual who makes an illegal underage sale
Utah Criminal Code-Misdemeanors and Infractions
76-3-104, 76-3-105, 76-3-204 & 76-3-301
It is against the law to sell tobacco to any person under the age of 19. This includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and related products.
Offense
Classification
Criminal Penalty
1st Offense
Class C Misdemeanor
Maximum 90 days in jail or maximum fine of $750 or both.
2nd Offense
Class B Misdemeanor
Maximum 6 months in jail or maximum fine of $1,000 or both.
3rd Offense
Class A Misdemeanor
Maximum 1 year in jail or maximum fine of $2,500 or both.
- Civil penalties imposed on a tobacco license holder for illegal sale of tobacco by an employee
Utah Code 26-42-103
Store owners with violations of the Utah youth tobacco laws may recieve these fines.
*Offenses, monetary penalties, and revocation are based on repeat offenses within a 12-month "rolling calendar".Offense Civil Penalty 1st Offense
Not more than $300 2nd Offense*
Not more than $750 3rd Offense*
Not more than $1,000 and up to 30-day suspension of tobacco license 4th Offense*
Not more than $1,000 and 1-year revocation of tobacco license
Ajudicative Hearing Procedures (79 KB)