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ID H0280
Bill
Status
3/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any operator or passenger in a motor vehicle from smoking, vaping, or igniting an object for smoking purposes if a person under 18 years old is present in the vehicle
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Restricts law enforcement enforcement of this section to secondary actions only, meaning officers may only issue citations when the vehicle operator has been detained for a suspected violation of another law
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Establishes a $50.00 fine for violations with no violation points assessed under Idaho Code section 49-326 and does not count as a moving traffic violation for insurance rate purposes
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Defines "smoke" as inhaling and exhaling fumes of a tobacco product or another drug and "vape" as inhaling vapor from a device that heats and vaporizes a liquid or solid
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle if a minor is present.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
3/21/2019