# Ala. Code § 28-11-4: Section 28-11-4 Purpose of Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 28-11-4
- **Heading:** Section 28-11-4 Purpose of Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 28-11-4

## Text

Pursuant to its rulemaking authority, the board shall adopt rules that have the full force and effect of law, for purposes of the following:

(1) Establishing permits for the distribution of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and alternative nicotine products.

(2) Preventing the distribution of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and alternative nicotine products to individuals under the age of 21 years.

(3) Conducting annual random compliance tests to assure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and guidelines regarding the distribution of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and alternative nicotine products. The tests involving any person or location engaged in the distribution of tobacco may utilize individuals under the age of 21 years.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 28-11-1 Section 28-11-1 Legislative Intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-2 Section 28-11-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-3 Section 28-11-3 Minors Enlisted to Help Board Enforce State and Federal Laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-4 Section 28-11-4 Purpose of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-5 Section 28-11-5 Tobacco Prevention Materials; Funding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6 Section 28-11-6 Distribution of Tobacco or Tobacco Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.1 Section 28-11-6.1 Vending Machines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-6.2 Section 28-11-6.2 Self-Service Displays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-6.2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7 Section 28-11-7 Distribution Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-7.1 Section 28-11-7.1 Specialty Retailer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Permit; Application and Requirements; Sales Limitations; Age Restrictions on Premises](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-7.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-8 Section 28-11-8 Failure to Obtain or Display Permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-9 Section 28-11-9 Suspension or Revocation of Permit; Hearing Commission; Fines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-10 Section 28-11-10 Vaping Licensing and Enforcement Fund; Disposition of Funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 28-11-11 Section 28-11-11 Annual Report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T28_C11_S28-11-11.md)

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