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MI HB5801

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McMillin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that "food service establishment" definition excludes cigar bars exempt under section 12606a and war veterans' organizations when used as food service establishments.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing smoking prohibitions in food service establishments, public places, and other health facilities while creating carve-outs for the specified veterans' organizations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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