Attorney general Janet Mills, is worried about the unknown dangers of e-cigarette products. She is concerned that marketing strategies are aimed at young people as a way of getting them hooked. Maine and other states are pushing to get the FDA involved so the products can be regulated. Right now, the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors is prohibited.
Maine smoking law states that it is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to use, purchase, or possess cigarettes, cigarette paper or tobacco products. It is also unlawful for said minor to falsify age in order to obtain tobacco. The exception to the law is that a minor may transport cigarettes if it is under the extent of his or her employment. ME REV STAT. ANN. tit. 22, § 1555-B
In Maine, there are established penalties for minors who are found using tobacco products, with a focus on fines and community service. For a first offense, minors face a fine ranging from $100 to $300. In addition to the fine, they may be required to complete community service as a way to further educate and deter them from engaging in tobacco use.
In the case of a second offense, the penalties become more severe. The fine increases to a range of $200 to $500, and minors may once again be required to complete community service in conjunction with the fine. The aim is to reinforce the consequences of repeated violations and promote a more responsible approach to tobacco usage.
For subsequent offenses, the minimum fine is set at $500. It is crucial to note that individuals have the option to challenge the citation by attending a court hearing if they choose not to pay the fine. This provides an avenue for minors to present their case and seek a fair resolution.
Community service remains a potential requirement throughout the penalty structure, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community as a means of addressing the consequences of underage tobacco use. By combining fines, community service, and the opportunity to challenge citations, Maine's penalties aim to discourage minors from using tobacco products and encourage responsible decision-making.
Online Drug Class has the best selling youth tobacco awareness classes in Maine. Why? Because our 4 and 8 hour courses are available online so you can take them independently around your personal schedule. The courts are strict about tobacco awareness education and we pride ourselves on providing excellent material in a format that maximizes understanding and retention. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us or sign up today and start learning instantly.
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The tobacco awareness course is designed to be done entirely online, so you can access it anytime. All you need is a computer with an internet connection, so you can sign up at your own convenience and start working whenever you want.
When you sign up for course you will be able to set up your account with a user ID and password of your choosing. That will allow you to log in from any computer and always have access to your course. Your coursework is saved each time you log out, so where you work on it is totally up to you.
There is a multiple-choice final exam at the end of the tobacco awareness course, which the course will prepare you to pass. However, should you fail it the first time you can retake it for free. You will never be penalized for retakes and can take it until you pass it, so there’s no pressure.
Your certificate of completion will be mailed right to your home the very day you finish the course’s final exam. The shipping is 100% free, so you don’t have to pay a thing. If you’re in a hurry you can pay a small additional fee and have your certificate expedited.
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