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IN HB1146

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Vernon Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or advertising of flavored cigarettes in Indiana, with violations classified as Class A infractions

  • Defines "flavored cigarettes" as those containing characterizing flavors such as strawberry, grape, orange, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, cherry, coffee, or marijuana, but explicitly excludes tobacco and menthol flavoring

  • Possessing flavored cigarettes with intent to manufacture, distribute, or advertise them also constitutes a Class A infraction

  • Authorizes the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to revoke registration certificates or retail sales certificates of persons who violate the flavored cigarette prohibitions

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Flavored tobacco products and cigarettes.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/6/2011

Full Bill Text

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