Section 132-17 - Novelty lighters; prohibited; penalties(a) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute any novelty lighter within the State.(b) As used in this section, "novelty lighter" means a handheld device that is designed to use fuel to produce flame for the ignition of cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and has a design that would make it particularly attractive to children ten years of age or younger. "Novelty lighter" includes but is not limited to lighters that:
(1) Depict or resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, games, musical instruments, vehicles, animals, food, or beverages;(2) Produce sounds or music;(3) Have flashing lights or illumination; or(4) Any combination of the above.(c) This section shall not apply to the following:(1) Novelty lighters that are manufactured in the State or transported through the State, exclusively for sale, offer for sale, or distribution outside the State;(2) Any lighter manufactured prior to 1980 or any lighter that lacks fuel or a component necessary to produce flame or combustion; and(3) Standard disposable and refillable lighters that are printed or decorated with logos, labels, decals, or artwork, or heat shrinkable sleeves.(d) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000, or both.Added by L 2011, c 224, § 2, eff. 7/12/2011.