Did you know that it’s the Law?

Federal law prohibits the sale or gift of all tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, and there are associated fines. This includes cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes, e-liquid, and loose tobacco.

Retailers and employees face big penalties for breaking the law, in addition, any adult (including parents, guardians, and family members), can face these same fines for breaking the law. This would be considered contributing to the delinquency of a minor (State Statute 948.40).

Fines:

• Up to $500 if there are no prior violations in the past year
• $200 – $500 if there has been a previous violation within the past year
• If a citation is issued to a retailer, a citation may also be issued to the clerk

This information provided is from: The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and  https://www.witobaccocheck.org/Content/pdf/thelaw_StudyGuide.pdf

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS

see below for RETAILER information

CDC: E-Cigarette Information

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CDC: E-Cigarette Quick Facts

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Scholastic: The Real Cost of Vaping

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Tobacco Prevention and Control Program: E-Cigarette Public Health Advisory

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High School Snapshot – Youth Tobacco Survey 2018

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CDC’s Youth and Tobacco Use 

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Adolescents and Tobacco:  Trends

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services presents charts and data about middle and high school students in the U.S. regarding the current trends of tobacco use.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

This website offers information about what to do, hot topics, and fast facts about tobacco prevention.  It also offers a youth-based program to help keep tobacco out of the hands of youth, youth advocacy, tobacco prevention in schools, and information about helping youth people quit smoking.

RETAILERS and CAREGIVERS/PARENTS

Wisconsin WINS:  Tobacco Law

Fast facts for retailers, employees, parents, guardians, family members, friends, etc. about the fines associated with contributing to the sale of tobacco products to minors.