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MI HB5648

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from possessing a lit tobacco product in a motor vehicle when an individual under 18 years of age is present in the vehicle.

  • Establishes a civil infraction penalty with a fine of up to $100.00 for violations.

  • Specifies that no driver's license points shall be assessed under section 320a for violations of this section.

  • Provides a one-year grace period from the effective date during which violators shall receive warnings only and not be cited for the violation.

  • Defines "tobacco product" by reference to the 1993 Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL 205.422).

Legislative Description

Traffic control; other; smoking in vehicle with a minor present; prohibit, and provide penalty. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 676c.

Health, smoking

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/12/2014

6/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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