§ 17-95. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Tobacco product means and includes tobacco, tobacco related products, tobacco substitutes, fillers and other plants or smoke or vapor-producing substances and/or liquids placed into an electronic cigarette, to the exclusion of nicotine cessation therapy products.

Nicotine cessation therapy products shall not include any vapor substances, devices or implements, or electronic cigarette device of any form, name or derivative.

Electronic cigarette shall mean an electronic or battery-operated device, the use of which may resemble smoking which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances, including any such device that is manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as an electronic, e-cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or any other product by that name, derivative, or descriptor. This definition does not include any inhaler prescribed by a licensed physician.

Retail dealer includes every dealer other than a wholesale dealer or manufacturer who sells or offers for sale cigars, cigarettes, or other tobacco products. A retail dealer permit shall be issued for each retail outlet where tobacco products are sold or offered for sale either over the counter or by vending machine.

Tobacconist means any bona fide tobacco retailer engaged in receiving bulk smoking tobacco for the purpose of blending such tobacco for retail sale at a particular retail outlet where fifty (50) percent, or more of the total purchases for the preceding twelve (12) months were purchases of tobacco products excluding cigarettes.

Vending machine means any mechanical, electric, or electronic self-service device which, upon insertion of money, tokens, or any other form of payment, automatically dispenses tobacco products. A vending machine permit shall be issued to the vending machine operator for each vending machine he operates and such permit shall be affixed to the front surface of the vending machine.

Vending machine operator means any person who controls the use of one (1) or more vending machines as to the supply of cigarettes or any tobacco products in the machine or the receipts from cigarettes vended through such machines. A vending machine operator permit shall be issued to a vending machine operator operating one (1) or more vending machines that are placed and operated within unincorporated Jefferson Parish.

Vending machine lessee means individual or business who has contracted with the vending machine operator or individual to have, retain or possess, for the use and enjoyment of patrons, a tobacco vending machine for a term or duration at a fixed place of business.

(Ord. No. 24993 , § 1, 8-12-15; Ord. No. 25159 , § 1, 5-25-16)