§ 11-9-13.7 - Signs concerning sales to individuals under age eighteen (18).
SECTION 11-9-13.7
§ 11-9-13.7 Signs concerning sales toindividuals under age eighteen (18). – Signs provided by the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals,or an exact duplicate of it made privately, shall:
(1) Contain in red bold lettering a minimum of three-eighths( 3/8") inch high on a white background the following wording:
THE SALE OF CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS TOPERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS AGAINST RHODE ISLAND LAW (Section 11-9-13.8(1),Rhode Island Statutes) PHOTO ID FOR PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.
(2) Contain the phone number at the department of mentalhealth, retardation and hospitals, where violations of §§ 11-9-13.2– 11-9-13.19 can be reported, in addition to any other informationrequired by the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals.
(3) Be displayed prominently for public view at each cashregister, each tobacco vending machine, or any other place from which tobaccoproducts are sold.