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CT SB01001

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking on all beaches located in state parks, effective July 1, 2017
  • Defines "smoking" to include inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying or possessing any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other object containing lighted tobacco or smoking product
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to enforce the smoking ban and issue warnings for first violations
  • Establishes fines for second and subsequent violations at the discretion of the Commissioner

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Smoking On Beaches In State Parks.

Last Action

Matter Pass Retained

5/24/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment3/8/2017

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