Virginia law prohibits the sale of novelty lighters to minors, defining what constitutes a novelty lighter and restricting their sale in retail settings. Sellers who violate this law face civil penalties, and enforcement is carried out by fire marshals and law enforcement officers.
A novelty lighter is a device that resembles cartoon characters, toys, or has entertaining features, designed to appeal to juveniles, and contains fuel for lighting purposes.
No, standard disposable lighters with logos or artwork, and certain other types like those without fuel or used for grilling, are excluded from the definition.
No, novelty lighters must be kept in a location not accessible to the general public in retail establishments.
Sellers who knowingly sell a novelty lighter to a minor may face a civil penalty of up to $100.