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AR SB953

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-21-609 to add e-cigarettes to the existing prohibition on smoking and tobacco use on public school property.

  • Defines "e-cigarette" as an electronic oral device that provides nicotine or another substance vapor simulating smoking, including devices with heating elements, batteries, electronic circuits, and liquid nicotine delivery systems.

  • Extends the smoking and tobacco prohibition to cover real property owned or leased by public school districts (including public charter schools) and personal property such as school buses.

  • Requires posting of the statute in a conspicuous location at every entrance to school buildings and on every school bus used to transport students.

  • Establishes violation penalties of not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00 for any person who violates the prohibition.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Use Of E-cigarettes On Public School Property.

Last Action

Notification that SB953 is now Act 1099

4/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2013

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