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(b) A person who distributes tobacco products shall verify proof of age from a prospective recipient if an ordinary person would conclude on the basis of appearance that the prospective recipient may be less than twenty seven years of age. (c) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of$500 for the first offense. Any subsequent offenses shall subject the person to a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000. Section 14- . Posted signs required. (a) From July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017, every person who sells or displays tobacco products shall post conspicuously and keep so posted at the place of business at each point of sale a sign which states, "The sale of tobacco products to persons born after June 30, 1996 is prohibited," in letters at least one-half inch high. (b) As of July 1, 2017, every person who sells or displays tobacco products shall post conspicuously and keep so posted at the place of business at each point of sale a sign which states, "The sale of tobacco products to persons under twenty-one years of age is prohibited," in letters at least one-half inch high. (c) Any person failing to post a notice in compliance with this section shall be subject to a fine of$100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for the third and all subsequent offenses. Section 14- . Enforcement. The department or its authorized delegates may conduct random, unannounced inspections at locations where tobacco products are distributed to test and ensure compliance with this article, and shall generally enforce the provisions of this article. This article shall not apply to controlled purchases as part of a law enforcement activity or a study authorized by the State department of health under the supervision of law enforcement." SECTION 2. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2014. INTRODUCED BY: COUNCI MEMB R, COUNTY OF HAWAII Kona , Hawai`i Date of Introduction: November 6 , 2013 Date of 1S`Reading: November 6 , 2013 Date of 2nd Reading: November 20, 2013 Effective Date: July 1 , 2014 REFERENCE Comm., 447 2