A. A person under the age of eighteen who purchases or attempts to purchase, possess, or obtains or attempts to obtain cigarettes or tobacco products commits a civil infraction and is subject to a fine of fifty dollars, not including any statutory assessments, or participation in up to four hours of community service, or both. The court may also require participation in a smoking cessation program. This provision does not apply if a person under the age of eighteen, with parental authorization, is participating in a controlled purchase as part of a liquor control board, law enforcement, or local health department activity.

B. The municipal court of the city of Everett shall have jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter. (Ord. 2312-98 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2003-94 § 2, 1994.)