(a) A person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in a motor vehicle in which a child who is less than fourteen (14) years of age is a passenger.
(b) (1) A person who violates this section upon conviction is guilty of a violation and shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(2) If a person is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads nolo contendere, or forfeits bond for violation of this section, court costs under ยง 16-10-305 or other costs or fees shall not be assessed.
(3) A person who proves to the court that he or she has entered into a smoking cessation program may have his or her fine eliminated for a first offense violation of this section.
Section: Previous 20-27-1902 20-27-1903Last modified: November 15, 2016