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MI HB5688

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Henry Yanez

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the exception for cigarette vending machines in certain establishments (bars with Class C liquor licenses and private membership areas) and bans all tobacco product vending machines in places of public accommodation where minors have access.

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" in the penal code to include electronic smoking devices approved by the FDA as tobacco cessation products, in addition to traditional tobacco products.

  • Updates the definition of "place of public accommodation" to reference the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (1976 PA 220, MCL 37.1301) rather than repeating the definition in statute.

  • Modifies Section 473 to update the definition of "tobacco product" to align with the Tobacco Products Tax Act (1993 PA 327, MCL 205.422) and include FDA-approved electronic smoking devices, and clarifies that tobacco use restrictions apply to school property except outdoor areas after 6 p.m. or when school is not in session.

  • Conditions the bill's effectiveness on the enactment of House Bill No. 5687 or Senate Bill No. ____ of the 98th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Taxation; tobacco; definition of tobacco products in Michigan penal code; modify. Amends secs. 470 & 473 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.470 & 750.473). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5687'16

Taxation: tobacco

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/24/2016

5/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform5/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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