Iowa Smoking Laws

In April of 2014, the Iowa Senate voted 37-12 to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and alternative nicotine products to minors in Iowa. This means that minors can not purchase nor possess these vaporized alternative to cigarettes.

If you've received a citation for being a minor in possession or tobacco, then onlinedrugclass.com is here to help.

The Law

Iowa smoking law states that it is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to smoke, use, purchase, attempt to purchase, or possess tobacco products. IOWA CODE §§ 453A.2 (2003), 453A.3 (2004), 453A.56 (1991) & 805.8C (4)

The Penalty

First Offense

Fine:

• At least $50

Community Service:

• Required to complete 8 hours of community service

Second Offense

Fine:

• At least $100

Community Service:

• Required to complete 12 hours of community service

Subsequent Offenses

Fine:

• At least $250

NOTE: If you choose not to pay the fine, you may attend a court hearing to challenge the citation.

Community Service:

• Required to complete 16 hours of community service

The Solution

Some minors are required to complete a tobacco awareness course. If this is your situation, our 4 or 8 -hour course is ideal for you.

The class is professionally written and 100% online. Accessing the class online, not only allows you to work around your schedule, but you can work from any computer or smart phone. The class is available whenever you are so you can register and start studying instantly.

How do I pay for my class? What payment methods are accepted?

At Online Drug Class, we accept a variety of payment methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover; you my pay by phone or online.

Exactly how much do the Tobacco Awareness/Cessation classes cost?

The cost of each course is contingent on the course itself:

• 4-Hour Tobacco Awareness Class – $99
• 8-Hour Advanced Tobacco Awareness Class – $179

Both courses include free enrollment processing and a free Certificate of Completion.

How do I access my course materials?

When you complete the registration process, you will be asked to select a username and password to access your Iowa Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class. Keep this information in handy as you will need it to access your course materials.

Am I allowed to take a break and change computers at any time?

Of course you can! Our Tobacco Awareness/Cessation courses are 100% online, which allows you to access them on any device that connects to the Internet. There are no restrictions to the amount of devices that you can use to access the course.

How will I receive my Certificate of Completion?

Once you’ve completed your Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class, we will provide you with your free Certificate of Completion. You are responsible for presenting this document to the court.

How much time is usually required to complete the Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class?

The time required to complete the Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class depends on the course itself; we offer 4-hour and 8-hour Youth Tobacco/Cessation classes.

I did not pass the final exam for my Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class. Now what?

To successfully pass the Tobacco Awareness/Cessation class, you must attain a score of 80 percent of higher on the program's final exam. If for any reason you fail it, there's no need to worry, as you may take it as many times as needed in order to pass. This is another benefit of our online Tobacco Awareness/Cessation courses!