Legal Technical Assistance Article: February 7, 2019

Recently in Colorado, we have seen a significant uptick in the number of communities attempting to pass MIPs (Minors in Possession) or PUPs (Possession, Use and Purchase) laws. These laws are aimed at reducing social access to tobacco products. Many states, including Colorado, and some local governments, have MIP or PUP laws that prohibit the possession of cigarettes or tobacco products. Colorado’s state law the “Teen Tobacco Use and Prevention Act”(TTUPA), C.R.S. § 25-14-301, originally enacted July 2008, prohibits the possession of cigarettes or tobacco products by minors. A violation of TTUPA is a non-criminal offense. Penalties for violating MIP/PUP laws may include fines, community service, tobacco awareness and education classes or driving license suspension. Read the Full Article Here

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