WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR TOBACCO POSSESSION UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS?
On the first and second violations of this statute, a court appearance is not required if you meet the following conditions: 1st Violation – Before your scheduled court date, appear in person at the Criminal Division service counter and pay a fine or select to perform 16 hours community service plus take a tobacco awareness course. 2nd Violation – Before your scheduled court date, appear in person at Criminal Division service counter and pay a fine plus take a tobacco awareness course. If you do not complete steps one or two above, you must appear in court on the scheduled date, time, and place. 3rd Violation requires a court appearance at the scheduled date, time, and place. For a third or subsequent violation within 12 weeks of the first violation, the court must direct the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to withhold issuance of, or suspend or revoke the person’s driver’s license or driving privilege.
