2013 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
§ 10-108 - Possession of tobacco product by minor; use of false identification
§10-108.
(a) In this section, “violation” has the meaning stated in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article.
(b) This section does not apply to the possession of a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper by a minor who is acting as the agent of the minor’s employer within the scope of employment.
(c) A minor may not:
(1) use or possess a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper; or
(2) obtain or attempt to obtain a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper by using a form of identification that:
(i) is falsified; or
(ii) identifies an individual other than the minor.
(d) (1) A violation of this section is a civil offense.
(2) A minor who violates this section is subject to the procedures and dispositions provided in Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.
(e) A law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests shall issue a citation to a minor if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the minor is committing or has committed a violation of this section.
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