2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 17 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY
Section 16-17-501 - Definitions.

As used in this section and Sections 16-17-502, 16-17-503, and 16-17-504:

(1) "Distribute" means to sell, furnish, give, or provide tobacco products, including tobacco product samples, cigarette paper, or a substitute for them, to the ultimate consumer.

(2) "Proof of age" means a driver's license or identification card issued by this State or a United States Armed Services identification card.

(3) "Sample" means a tobacco product distributed to members of the general public at no cost for the purpose of promoting the products.

(4) "Sampling" means the distribution of samples to members of the general public in a public place.

(5) "Tobacco product" means a product that contains tobacco and is intended for human consumption.

HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 445, Section 2; 2006 Act No. 231, Section 3, eff six months after approval (approved February 21, 2006).