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To have in his or her possession any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device, or electronic delivery device except as permitted in § 111.054; To smoke, chew, sniff, or otherwise use any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device, or electronic delivery device; and To purchase or attempt to purchase or otherwise obtain any tobacco, tobacco product, or tobacco related device, or electronic delivery device; and/or To attempt to disguise his or her true age by the use of a false form of identification, whether the identification is that of another person or one on which the age of the person has been modified or tampered with to represent an age older than the actual age of the person. Illegal acts by others. It shall be unlawful to any person: To purchase or otherwise obtain any tobacco, tobacco product, tobacco related device, or electronic delivery device on behalf of a minor; and/or To coerce or attempt to coerce a minor to illegally purchase or otherwise obtain or use any tobacco, tobacco product, tobacco related device, or electronic delivery device. § 111.0556 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.. (A) (1) Notice. Upon discovery of suspected violation, the alleged violator may be issued, either personally or by mail, a citation that sets forth the alleged violation and which shall inform the alleged violator of his or her right to a hearing on the matter and how and where a hearing may be requested, including a contact address and phone number. be heard on the accusation. (2) Hearings. (a) Upon issuance of a citation, a person accused of violating this ordinance may request in writing a hearing on the matter. Hearing requests must be made within 10 business days of the issuance of the citation and delivered to the City Clerk or other designated city officer. Failure to properly request a hearing within 10 business days of the issuance of the citation will terminate the person’s right to a hearing. (b) The City Clerk or other designated city officer will set the time and place for the hearing. Written notice of the hearing time and place will be mailed or delivered to the accused violator at least 10 business days prior to the hearing. If a person who has been issued a citation, requests a hearing, it shall be scheduled and the time, date and place shall be published and provided to the accused violator. (2)(3) Hearing officer. The Police Chief or designee shall serve as the hearing officer. (3)(4) Decision. If the hearing officer determines that a violation did occur, that decision, along with the s well as the hearing officer’s reasons for finding a violation and the penalty to be imposed under this section, shall be recorded in writing, a copy of which shall be provided to the city and the accused violator by in -person delivery or mail as soon as practicable. If the hearing officer finds that no violation occurred or finds ground for not imposing any penalty, the findings shall be recorded and a copy provided 97