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MI HB5850
Bill
Status
9/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Miller
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AI Summary
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Requires all electronic nicotine delivery systems and similar vaporization products sold in Michigan to be packaged in child-resistant containers meeting the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-601) and 16 CFR part 1700 standards.
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Prohibits selling electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-cigarettes, vape pens, hookah pens, and similar nicotine vaporization products unless they comply with child-resistant packaging requirements.
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Establishes a misdemeanor penalty of up to $50 per violation for selling electronic nicotine delivery systems that do not meet child-resistant packaging standards.
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Adds comprehensive definitions to the Youth Tobacco Act including "electronic nicotine delivery system," "tobacco product," "accessory," and "component part" to clarify regulatory scope.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Tobacco; retail sales; sales to minors; prohibit sale of electronic nicotine delivery system or any oral device that provides vapor nicotine and require electronic nicotine delivery systems to be sold in child-proof containers. Amends sec. 4 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.644) & adds sec. 2b.
Trade: consumer goods and services
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/08/2016
9/13/2016