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MI SB0264

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2009

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Basham

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of cigarettes in Michigan unless tested according to ASTM standard E2187-04 and meeting a performance standard where no more than 25% of tested cigarettes exhibit full-length burns.

  • Requires manufacturers to file written certifications with the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth attesting that cigarettes meet fire safety standards, with recertification required every 3 years.

  • Imposes a certification fee of $1,250.00 per brand family, with revenue deposited into the Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund for testing and enforcement activities.

  • Establishes civil penalties ranging from $100 per pack (maximum $100,000 per 30-day period for manufacturers; $25,000 for retail dealers) for selling non-compliant cigarettes, and $75,000 to $100,000 for false certifications.

  • Requires cigarette packages to be marked with visible compliance indicators such as "FSC" (Fire Standards Compliant) or markings approved for sale in New York; effective January 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Tobacco; fire safety; fire-safe cigarettes; require. Creates & repeals new act.

State agencies (existing), energy, labor, and economic growth

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0056'09 With Immediate Effect

7/15/2009

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform5/14/2009
Commerce & Tourism2/19/2009

Full Bill Text

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