36-798.05. Unsolicited delivery of tobacco products; violation; classification; civil penalties; definitions
A. It is unlawful for a person to deliver or cause to be delivered to any residence in this state any tobacco products unsolicited by at least one adult who resides at that address.
B. A person who knowingly violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
C. A person who violates subsection A of this section is subject to a civil penalty in an amount of not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. Each delivery of a tobacco product shall constitute a separate violation.
D. The attorney general may bring an action to recover civil penalties and as determined by the court, taxable costs, such other fees and expenses reasonably incurred and reasonable attorney fees, in the name of the state for a violation of this section. All civil penalties recovered shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the state general fund and all other monies recovered shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the antitrust enforcement revolving fund established by section 41-191.02.
E. In this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Knowingly" has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-105.
2. " Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, joint venture, or other entity, other than an individual or entity engaged in the delivery of items for hire.
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