1. Is it illegal to sell tobacco and alcohol to minors?

1. It is illegal to sell tobacco and alcohol to minors. The details are as follows:

(1) Selling cigarettes to minors does not constitute a crime unless the tobacco sold is counterfeit and shoddy and the amount is large, otherwise, it does not constitute a crime;

< p> (2) Smoking by minors is prohibited. In some places, units and individuals selling cigarettes are issued signs prohibiting primary and secondary school students from smoking and not selling cigarettes to minors.

2. Legal basis: Article 59 of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors"

Sales of cigarettes, alcohol, and lottery tickets are not allowed around schools and kindergartens. outlets. It is prohibited to sell cigarettes, alcohol, lottery tickets or redeem lottery winnings to minors. Operators of cigarettes, alcohol and lottery tickets should place signs in prominent locations stating that they do not sell cigarettes, alcohol or lottery tickets to minors; if it is difficult to determine whether they are minors, they should be required to produce their identity documents.

No one is allowed to smoke or drink in schools, kindergartens and other public places where minors gather.

2. Is it illegal to sell tobacco privately?

It is illegal to sell tobacco privately. The details are as follows:

1. Anyone who operates franchises, monopoly items or other restricted items stipulated in laws and administrative regulations without permission shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention, and shall also or solely be fined for illegal gains. A fine of not less than one time but not more than five times;

2. Anyone who illegally operates securities, futures, or insurance business without the approval of the relevant competent department, or illegally engages in fund payment and settlement business;

3 , Illegal business practices that seriously disrupt market order.