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AZ SB1391
Bill
Status
1/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Heather Carter
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AI Summary
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Adds comprehensive definitions for "electronic smoking device," "tobacco product," and "smoking" to include e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other devices that aerosolize or vaporize substances, whether or not containing nicotine.
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Expands the prohibition on smoking in public places and places of employment to include use of electronic smoking devices and oral smoking devices designed to circumvent smoking bans.
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Removes the exemption for veterans and fraternal clubs from smoking prohibitions and eliminates the exemption for theatrical performances involving smoking.
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Maintains existing civil penalties of $100-$500 per violation for establishments and petty offense fines of $50-$300 for individuals who smoke in prohibited areas, with fines up to $5,000 for willful or pattern violations.
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Requires approval by at least three-fourths vote of each house of the legislature for the amended statute to take effect.
Legislative Description
Smoking regulation; electronic smoking devices
Rfe
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2020