For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT. The term alternative nicotine product includes electronic cigarettes.

An electronic cigarette is an electronic product or device that produces a vapor that delivers nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the device to simulate smoking, and is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, or electronic pipe.

The term electronic cigarette does not include any of the following:

1. A cigarette or other tobacco product as defined in this section.

2. A product that is a drug under 21 U.S.C. §321(g)(1).

3. A product that is a device under 21 U.S.C. §321(h).

4. A combination product that is a device under 21 U.S.C. §353(g).

The term alternative nicotine product does not include the following:

1. A cigarette or other tobacco product as defined in this section.

2. A product that is a drug under 21 U.S.C. §321(g)(1).

3. A product that is a device under 21 U.S.C. §321(h).

4. A combination product described in 21 U.S.C. §353(g).

(2) BOARD. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

(3) DISTRIBUTION. To sell, barter, exchange, or give tobacco or tobacco products for promotional purposes or for gratis.

(4) MINOR. Any person under the age of 19 years.

(5) PERSON. Any natural person, firm, partnership, association, company, corporation, or other entity. Person does not include a manufacturer or wholesaler of tobacco or tobacco products nor does it include employees of the permit holder.

(6) PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. Any one or more of the following documents used for purposes of determining the age of a person purchasing, attempting to purchase, or receiving tobacco or tobacco products:

a. A valid driver's license issued by any state and bearing the photograph of the presenting person.

b. United States Uniform Service Identification.

c. A valid passport.

d. A valid identification card issued by any state agency for the purpose of identification and bearing the photograph and date of birth of the presenting individual.

e. For legal mail order purposes only a valid signed certification that will verify the individual is 19 years of age or older.

(7) RESPONSIBLE VENDOR PROGRAM. A program administered by the board to encourage and support vendors in training employees in legal and responsible sales practices.

(8) SAMPLER. Any business or person who distributes tobacco or tobacco products for promotional purposes.

(9) SELF-SERVICE DISPLAY. A display that contains tobacco or tobacco products and is located in an area openly accessible to purchasers at retail and from which such purchasers can readily access tobacco or tobacco products without the assistance of the tobacco permit holder or an employee of the permit holder. A display case that holds tobacco or tobacco products behind locked doors does not constitute a self-service display.

(10) TOBACCO or TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Tobacco or any product containing tobacco, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Cigarettes.

b. Cigars.

c. Chewing tobacco.

d. Snuff.

e. Pipe tobacco.

f. Smokeless tobacco.

(11) TOBACCO PERMIT. A permit issued by the board to allow the permit holder to engage in the distribution of tobacco or tobacco products at the location identified in the permit.

(12) TOBACCO SPECIALTY STORE. A business that derives at least 75 percent of its revenue from tobacco or tobacco products.