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MI HB5686
Bill
Status
5/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
Henry Yanez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sale of electronic smoking devices in Michigan unless packaged in child-resistant containers meeting federal poison prevention packaging standards (15 USC 1471-1477 and 16 CFR part 1700).
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Establishes penalties of up to $50 for first violation and up to $500 for second or subsequent violations of child-resistant packaging requirement.
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Expands definition of "electronic smoking device" to include e-cigarettes, e-pipes, vape pens, e-hookahs, and similar devices containing or delivering nicotine or other substances for human inhalation.
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Excludes batteries and battery chargers sold separately from the definition of electronic smoking devices.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of House Bill 5687 or Senate Bill number not specified in the document.
Legislative Description
Tobacco; retail sales; sale of electronic smoking device to minors; prohibit, and require to be sold in child-resistant containers. Amends sec. 4 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.644) & adds sec. 2b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5687'16
Trade: consumer goods and services
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/24/2016
5/25/2016