Prohibición de venta de tabaco a menores de 21 años en Nevada

Explicación Simple

En Nevada, no se puede vender cigarrillos ni productos de tabaco a personas menores de 21 años. Si alguien intenta vender estos productos por internet o teléfono, está rompiendo la ley.

Es como si vendieras bebidas alcohólicas. No puedes dar una cerveza a alguien que no ha cumplido 21 años, y lo mismo pasa con el tabaco.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagínate que Juan tiene 19 años y quiere comprar cigarrillos en línea. La tienda debe verificar su edad antes de enviarle el pedido. Si la tienda le vende los cigarrillos sin comprobar su edad, estaría cometiendo una ilegalidad.

Penalidades

La venta a menores puede resultar en sanciones legales y multas para el vendedor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

and distribution of cigarettes and certain other tobacco, NRS202.24935Sale and distribution of cigarettes and certain other tobacco, vapor and nicotine products to persons under the age of 21 years through use of certain networks prohibited; duties of persons who sell and distribute cigarettes and certain other tobacco, vapor and nicotine products through use of certain networks; submission of certification to Attorney General; penalties. 1.  It is unlawful for a person to knowingly sell or distribute cigarettes, cigarette paper, products containing, made or derived from tobacco, vapor products, alternative nicotine products or products containing, made or derived from nicotine to a person under the age of 21 years through the use of a computer network, telephonic network or other electronic network. 2.  Every person who sells or distributes cigarettes, cigarette paper, products containing, made or derived from tobacco, vapor products, alternative nicotine products or products containing, made or derived from nicotine to an ultimate consumer in this State through the use of a computer network, telephonic network or electronic network shall: (a) Ensure that the packaging or wrapping of the items when they are shipped is clearly marked with the word “cigarettes” or, if the items being shipped are not cigarettes, the words “tobacco products,” “vapor products” or “nicotine products,” as applicable. (b) Obtain the full name, date of birth and residential addres