2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 49 - Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Liquid Containers
Section 30-49-8 - Distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers as free samples prohibited; exception.
A. A person shall not provide free samples of tobacco products, e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers to a minor.
B. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to an individual who provides free samples of tobacco products, e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers in connection with the practice of cultural or ceremonial activities in accordance with the federal American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996 and 1996a or its successor act.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 244, § 8; 2015, ch. 98, § 7.
The 2015 amendment, effective June 19, 2015, prohibited the distribution of e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers as free samples to minors; in the catchline, after "tobacco products,", added "e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers"; in Subsection A, after "person", deleted "who sells, distributes, promotes or advertises tobacco products", and after "tobacco products", added "e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers"; and in Subsection B, after "tobacco products", deleted "to a family member or to an acquaintance on private property not held open to the public", and added "e-cigarettes or nicotine liquid containers in connection with the practice of cultural or ceremonial activities in accordance with the federal American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996 and 1996a or its successor act".
