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CA AB2757

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradford

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it a misdemeanor to sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import blunt wraps (cigar papers or wrappers containing less than 50% tobacco) unless sold in a business establishment that prohibits persons under 18 years of age
  • Applies the same restriction to tobacco products commonly referred to as "bidis" or "beedies" (products containing tobacco wrapped in temburni or tendu leaf)
  • Violations are subject to misdemeanor charges or civil action by the Attorney General, city attorney, county counsel, or district attorney with civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation
  • Creates a state-mandated local program with no state reimbursement required under Government Code Section 17556
  • Requires majority vote and fiscal committee review; no appropriation needed

Legislative Description

Tobacco products: blunt wraps.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2010
Governmental Organization4/8/2010

Full Bill Text

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