Furnishing Tobacco to a Minor

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California Penal Code Section 308

In California, it is illegal to knowingly furnish any tobacco product to a person not 18 years of age yet. This includes vape cartridges containing nicotine as well. It is a misdemeanor offense.

Defenses

  • The product had no nicotine or tobacco
  • The product was not furnished
  • The person receiving the product was 18 or older
  • The person furnishing the product didn’t know it was a tobacco product or one containing nicotine
  • The person receiving it had a valid (or seemingly valid) ID showing age to be at least 18

Penalties

  • 308(a)(1)
    • FIRST OFFENSE: $200
    • SECOND OFFENSE: $500
    • THIRD OFFENSE: $1,000
  • 308(B)
    • $75 OR 30 DAYS COUNTY JAIL
  • 308(C)
    • 1ST OFFENSE: $50
    • 2ND OFFENSE: $100
    • 3RD OFFENSE: $250
    • 4TH OFFENSE: $500 OR 30 DAYS COUNTY JAIL
  • POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
  • POSSIBLE IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES

Have You Been Accused of Furnishing Tobacco to a Minor?

Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our furnishing tobacco to minors lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.

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