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MI SB0118
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Michigan Department of Health to develop and disseminate a public awareness campaign within 90 days of the bill's effective date regarding hookah tobacco use health risks and legal requirements.
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Campaign must include all known health effects of hookah tobacco use on individuals and health risks associated with hookah use, including importance of cleaning and sanitizing the hookah after each use.
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Campaign must cover all pertinent federal, state, and local laws regarding sale, taxation, storage, and handling of hookah tobacco, including the prohibition on selling tobacco products to minors.
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Defines "hookah" as a tobacco pipe where smoke is drawn through water before reaching the lips, including narghiles or similar instruments.
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Defines "hookah tobacco" as noncigarette smoking tobacco that may be flavored or sweetened and is smoked using a hookah.
Legislative Description
Health; smoking; hookah tobacco smoking; require department to develop public awareness campaign regarding effects on health. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 12608b.
State agencies (existing), community health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform
1/28/2009