2006 New York Code - Age Restriction On Handling.

 
    §  17-619  Age  restriction  on  handling.  It shall be unlawful for a
  retail dealer to permit an employee or other agent of the retail  dealer
  to  sell,  dispense  or  otherwise  handle a tobacco product unless such
  employee or other agent is (1) at least eighteen years of  age;  or  (2)
  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the retail dealer or an employee or
  other agent of the retail dealer who is at least eighteen years of  age,
  and who is present on the premises.