[§328J-17] Distribution of sample cigarette or tobacco products, cigarette or tobacco promotional materials, and coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco products or promotional materials. (a) It is unlawful for any person to distribute samples of cigarette or tobacco products, or coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco products, in or on any public street, sidewalk, or park, or within one thousand feet of any elementary, middle or intermediate, or high school.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to distribute cigarette or tobacco promotional materials, or coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco promotional materials, within one thousand feet of any elementary, middle or intermediate, or high school.
(c) This section shall not apply:
(d) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined not more than $1,000.
(e) As used in this section:
"Distribute" means to pass out to members of the general public free of charge for the exclusive purpose of promoting a product. [L 2006, c 295, pt of §2]