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CA AB768
Bill
Status
10/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Thurmond
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use or possession of smokeless tobacco products on the playing field of any professional baseball stadium in California, effective December 1, 2016
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Defines "playing field" to include dugouts, bullpens, and team bench areas where professional baseball games or practices occur
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Applies to Major League Baseball and minor league baseball games and practices
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Does not preempt local ordinances; allows cities and counties to adopt more restrictive bans on smokeless tobacco in baseball stadiums
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Includes severable provisions clause ensuring the law remains valid if any portion is struck down
Legislative Description
Smokeless tobacco: baseball stadiums.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 779, Statutes of 2015.
10/11/2015