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MI HB6280
Bill
Status
6/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard LeBlanc
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Health Code to add definitions related to smoking regulations, including "cigar," "cigar bar," "smoking," and "tobacco product."
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Excludes organizations of veterans of foreign wars, the American Legion, and other war veterans' organizations from the definition of "place of employment" subject to smoking prohibitions.
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Prohibits smoking in food service establishments and requires owners/operators to make reasonable efforts to prevent smoking; excludes cigar bars and war veterans' organizations from this prohibition.
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Requires local health departments to investigate smoking violation complaints within 5 days and allows health officers to issue cease operations orders if violations are not corrected within 2 days.
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Imposes civil fines of up to $100 for first violations and up to $500 for subsequent violations by individuals who smoke in prohibited areas.
Legislative Description
Health; smoking; smoking ban; exclude war veterans' organizations. Amends secs. 12601 & 12905 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12601 & 333.12905).
State agencies (existing), community health
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 06/23/2010
6/23/2010