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MI HB5801
Bill
Status
9/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Health Code to exclude war veterans' organizations (Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and other war veterans' organizations) from smoking prohibition requirements in places of employment.
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Clarifies that "food service establishment" definition excludes cigar bars exempt under section 12606a and war veterans' organizations when used as food service establishments.
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Modifies the definition of "place of employment" to specifically exclude organizations of war veterans from smoking restrictions that would otherwise apply to enclosed indoor work areas.
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Maintains existing smoking prohibitions in food service establishments, public places, and other health facilities while creating carve-outs for the specified veterans' organizations.
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Preserves enforcement mechanisms including civil fines of up to $100 for first violations and up to $500 for subsequent violations of smoking prohibitions in affected establishments.
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 09/17/2014
9/17/2014