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HI SB1030
Bill
AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age for sale, possession, consumption, and purchase of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21 years old, effective January 1, 2016.
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Defines "tobacco product" to include cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, and electronic smoking devices, but excludes FDA-approved drugs and devices.
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Establishes penalties for persons under 21 who possess or consume tobacco products in public: $10 for first offense, $50 fine or 48-72 hours community service for subsequent offenses.
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Sets penalties for sellers who furnish tobacco products to persons under 21: $500 for first offense, $500-$2,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Requires signage at points of sale stating "The sale of tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to persons under twenty-one is prohibited" in letters at least one-half inch high.
Legislative Description
Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Possession; Consumption; Sale or Furnishing of; Prohibitions
Last Action
Act 122, 06/19/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).
6/23/2015