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CA AB2308
Bill
Status
6/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mark Stone
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, gift, or furnishing of cigarettes with single-use filters made of cellulose acetate, plastic, or biodegradable materials to any person of any age in California, including through mail or delivery services.
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Establishes findings that cigarette butts are the most-littered item in California, costing San Francisco $6 million annually and the Department of Transportation $41 million statewide for cleanup.
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Authorizes city attorneys, county counsels, or district attorneys to assess civil fines of $500 per violation, with sales of 1-20 cigarettes constituting a single violation.
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Requires enforcement proceedings to follow procedures consistent with Section 131071 of the Health and Safety Code and Article 6 of Government Code Chapter 4.5.
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Encourages enforcement agencies to coordinate single-use filter investigations with existing tobacco control and litter investigations.
Legislative Description
Cigarettes: single-use filters.
Last Action
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
6/12/2018