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MI HB5393
Bill
Status
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gail Haines
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sale of electronic smoking devices and similar nicotine vaporization products unless packaged in child-resistant containers meeting federal poison prevention packaging standards (Public Law 91-601 and 16 CFR part 1700).
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Establishes a misdemeanor violation with fines of up to $50.00 per violation for non-compliance with child-resistant packaging requirements.
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Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to explicitly include electronic smoking devices and products that rely on vaporization or aerosolization of nicotine.
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Defines "electronic smoking device" as any product containing or delivering nicotine intended for human consumption that simulates smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol, including component parts sold separately.
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Clarifies existing definitions including "minor" (under 18 years old), "person who sells tobacco products at retail," "public place," and "use a tobacco product" to align with expanded scope of tobacco regulation.
Legislative Description
Tobacco; retail sales; sales to minors; prohibit sale of electronic cigarette or any oral device that provides vapor nicotine, and require electronic cigarettes to be sold in child-proof containers. Amends sec. 4 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.644) & adds sec. 2b.
Children, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/06/2014
3/6/2014