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CT HB05332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends smoking prohibition in Connecticut public buildings and establishments to take effect October 1, 2012.

  • Redefines "tobacco bar" exemption from smoking bans by changing the requirement from generating 10% or more of gross income from alcoholic liquor sales to requiring total annual gross income from alcoholic liquor sales not exceed income from tobacco product sales and humidor rentals.

  • Maintains prohibition on tobacco bar expansion or relocation from their size and location as of December 31, 2002.

  • Preserves existing smoking prohibitions in state buildings, health care institutions, restaurants, bars with alcohol permits, schools, elevators, dormitories, and dog race tracks.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Smoking In Public Buildings And The Exemption For Tobacco Bars.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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