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AK HB224

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Gara

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of selling or giving nicotine-containing products to persons under 19 years of age if done negligently
  • Exempts FDA-approved tobacco cessation or harm reduction products that are prescribed by a health care professional, given by parents or legal guardians, provided by state-approved cessation programs, or provided by pharmacists to persons 18 years or older without prescription
  • Excludes cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, and tobacco-containing products from the definition of "product containing nicotine"
  • Establishes employers as legally accountable for employee violations if employer negligently fails to advise employees of prohibited conduct
  • Violation punishable by fine of not less than $300

Legislative Description

Sales Of Nicotine Products To Minor

Minors

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/22/12

5/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/14/2012
Judiciary4/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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