If a defendant does not complete a tobacco awareness program, what must the court order DPS to do?

• A. Suspend the minor's driver's license or deny issuance for up to 180 days
• B. Fine the minor $500
• C. Require community service
• D. Revoke the license permanently

Answer: (A)

Failing to complete a court-ordered tobacco awareness program triggers a license-specific sanction. The court must tell the Department of Public Safety to suspend the minor’s driver's license or deny issuance for up to 180 days. This option is the designated consequence tied to non-completion, using driving privileges as the lever to encourage compliance.

The other ideas aren’t the mandated response in this situation. A monetary fine of $500 isn’t automatically required for not finishing the program, and while community service can be part of other penalties, it’s not the standard consequence here. A permanent license revocation is far beyond the typical remedy for missing a tobacco awareness program.