Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-8-5-.03 - Sales from Vending Machines -Vending Machines
(1) Any person who maintains in such person's
place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco
products, or tobacco related objects shall place or cause to be placed in a
conspicuous place on such vending machine a sign containing the following
statement:
"THE PURCHASE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS FROM THIS VENDING MACHINE BY ANY PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW."
(2)
It shall be a violation for any person holding any license issued pursuant to
the Code and these regulations and who maintains in such person's place of
business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, or
tobacco related objects to allow a minor to operate a vending machine which
dispenses cigarettes or tobacco related objects.
(3) The sale or offering for sale of
cigarettes or tobacco related objects from vending machines shall not be
permitted except in locations which are not readily accessible to minors,
including but not limited to:
(a) Factories,
businesses, offices, and other places which are not open to the general
public;
(b) Places open to the
general public that do not admit minors.
(c) Places where alcoholic beverages are
offered for sale.
(d) In areas
which are not in the immediate vicinity, plain view, and under the continuous
supervision of the proprietor of an establishment or an employee who can
observe the purchase of cigarettes, tobacco products, and tobacco related
objects from the vending machine; and
(e) In rest areas adjacent to roads and
highways of the state.
(4) Any person who maintains in such person's
place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco
products, or tobacco related objects shall not dispense any non tobacco
product, other than matches, in such vending machine."
Notes
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