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IN HB1634
Bill
Status
1/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
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Increases penalty for selling cigarettes outside unopened manufacturer packages from Class C to Class B infraction under IC 7.1-6-2-3.
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Increases penalty for selling or distributing tobacco or electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age from Class C to Class B infraction under IC 35-46-1-10.
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Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to revoke a tobacco sales certificate holder's certificate upon three convictions for violations of IC 7.1-6-2-3, IC 35-46-1-10, or a combination of both.
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Mandates courts notify the alcohol and tobacco commission when a person convicted under these sections holds a tobacco sales certificate.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Tobacco crimes. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells cigarettes other than in an unopened package. Raises the penalty from a Class C infraction to a Class B infraction if a person sells or distributes tobacco or an electronic cigarette to a person less than 18 years of age. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to revoke a tobacco sales certificate if a certificate holder has three convictions for certain tobacco crimes.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/24/2017