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AR SB285

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Cheatham

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "secondhand smoke" to include vapor emitted from electronic cigarettes, in addition to traditional tobacco smoke

  • Expands the definition of "smoking" to include use of electronic cigarettes, treating them the same as lighted tobacco products and combustible plant material

  • Defines "electronic cigarette" as an electronic oral device with a heating element and battery or electronic circuit that provides vapor of nicotine or other substances to simulate smoking

  • Creates an exemption for retail vape stores from clean indoor air restrictions if secondhand smoke from the store does not infiltrate into prohibited smoking areas

  • Adds "retail vape store" to existing exemptions for retail tobacco stores, defined as retail establishments primarily selling electronic cigarette products and accessories

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act Of 2006 To Include Use Of An Electronic Cigarette Within The Definitions Of Smoking And Secondhand Smoke.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/7/2017

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