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ordinance. Smoking for the purpose of sampling licensed products is prohibited. (Ord. 1424, 02-13-12) 306.07 IDENTIFICATION: Any person who sells, gives, or furnishes a tobacco product must verify that the recipient is at least 21 years of age. Each person who sells, gives or furnishes a tobacco product shall examine the recipient's government-issued photographic identification.No such verification is required for a person over the age of 30. That a recipient appeared to be 30 years of age or older shall not constitute a defense to a violation of this section(Ord. 1133, 1-24-94) 306.08 ENFORCEMENT: All licensed premises shall be open to inspection by Roseville law enforcement or other authorized City officials during regular business hours. From time to time,but at least twice per year, the City shall conduct compliance checks. One check will be conducted by engaging, with the written consent of their parents or guardians, a person over the age of 15 years but less than 17 years of age,to enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco or tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, or electronic delivery devices. A second check may be conducted by engaging a person over the age of 18 but less than 21 years of age, to enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco, or tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, or electronic delivery devices. Persons used for the purpose of compliance checks shall be supervised by the Chief of Police, or the Chief of Police's designee.No person used in compliance checks shall attempt to use a false identification misrepresenting the person's age and all persons lawfully engaged in a compliance check shall answer all questions about the person's age, asked by the licensee or licensee's employee and shall produce any identification, if any exists, for which the person is asked. Nothing in the subdivision shall prohibit compliance checks authorized by State or Federal laws for educational, research, or training purposes, or required for the enforcement of a particular State of Federal law. 306.09 VIOLATIONS: A. Any person who violates this Chapter shall be subject to criminal, administrative, and/or licensing penalties as described in this section. B. Criminal Penalty: Any person who violates this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. C. Administrative Penalty: Any person who violates this Chapter shall be subject to administrative offense penalties under Chapter 102 and as sef forth in the City's fee schedule. D. Licensing Penalty: In the event any licensee or licensee's employee violates this Chapter, the City Council may revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of such license. Mandatory minimum suspension periods and revocations shall be set forth in the City's fee schedule. E. Hearing and Notice: Revocation, suspension, or denial of renewal of a license shall be preceded by a hearing before the City Council. A hearing notice shall be given to the licensee at least ten days prior to the hearing, including notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. (Ord. 1133, 1- 24-94) F. Remedies Not Exclusive: The remedies herein are in addition to any civil and/or criminal penalties permitted under State and Federal law.