(1) Decals issued as part of the annual vendor license must be affixed to the front of all vending machines within full view of tobacco products purchasers, within 30 days from the date of receipt by the tobacco product vendor or retailer that owns and operates the vending machine.

(2) In the case where the retailer contracts with a licensed vending machine operator to place a vending machine containing tobacco products in the establishment, the retailer must obtain a retail license to sell tobacco products.

(3) The following message must be printed on each decal: "MONTANA LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE."