Which of the following is an example of the imposition of strict liability?

A) A robber pulls a gun to rob a bank teller.
B) A burglar breaks into a home to steal jewelry.
C) A business sells cigarettes to a minor.
D) A minor shoplifts in a department store.
E) An adult shoplifts in a department store.

Strict liability involves holding a defendant liable for damages without a need for proving negligence or fault. Selling cigarettes to a minor is an example of strict liability because the act itself, regardless of intent or negligence, breaches a specific statute or regulation designed to protect public health.