Louisiana

• Vending Machine Restrictions: “In order to prevent persons under twenty-one years of age from purchasing or receiving tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products from vending machines, the sale or delivery of such products through a vending machine is prohibited unless either of the following apply: (1) The machine is located in an establishment to which persons under the age of twenty-one are denied access. (2) The machine is located in facilities where the dealer ensures that no person younger than twenty-one years of age is present or permitted to enter at any time and the machine is located within the unobstructed line of sight of a dealer or a dealer’s agent or employee who is responsible for preventing persons younger than twenty-one years of age from purchasing tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products through that machine.”l

• Self-Service Displays: “In order to prevent persons under twenty-one years of age from purchasing or receiving tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products from self-service displays, the sale or delivery of such products through a self-service display is prohibited unless the machine is a vending machine as defined in R.S. 26:910 that complies with the terms and provisions of that Section.(1) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a tobacconist at a particular outlet or a retail tobacco business. (2) ‘Retail tobacco business’ for purposes of this Section means a bona fide retail dealer engaged in the sale of tobacco products and accessories for retail sale where fifty percent or more of the total sales for the preceding twelve months, excluding fuel sales, were tobacco products, including cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (3) ‘Tobacconist at a particular outlet’ for purposes of this Section means a bona fide retail dealer engaged in receiving bulk smoking tobacco for the purpose of blending such tobacco for retail sale at a particular retail outlet where fifty percent or more of the total purchases for the preceding twelve months were purchases of tobacco products, excluding cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.”law.justia.comlaw.justia.com

• Retail Licensing: “The commissioner shall issue as authorized by this Section the following types of permits: (1) Retail Dealer Permit. A retail dealer permit shall be issued to a dealer other than a wholesale dealer or vending machine operator for each retail outlet where cigars, cigarettes, other tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are offered for sale either over the counter or by vending machine. ... (3) Vending Machine Operator Permit. A vending machine operator permit shall be issued to a vending machine operator operating one or more vending machines. Licensed wholesale dealers who operate vending machines shall not be required to obtain a vending machine operator permit. (4) Vending Machine Permit. A vending machine permit shall be issued to the vending machine operator or wholesale dealer for each vending machine he operates and such permit shall be affixed to the front surface of the vending machine in a location as designated by the commissioner.”law.justia.comlaw.justia.com

(Note: “Vending machine” in Louisiana law is defined as “any mechanical, electric, or electronic self-service device which, upon insertion of money, tokens, or any other form of payment, automatically dispenses tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.”