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MI SB1066

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Youth Tobacco Act (1915 PA 31) to add preemption provisions preventing local units of government from enforcing conflicting regulations on tobacco sales to minors.

  • Prohibits local governments from adopting ordinances, regulations, or charter provisions that impose different or additional requirements compared to state law regarding selling, giving, or furnishing tobacco products to individuals in Michigan.

  • Prohibits local governments from imposing conflicting age requirements or restrictions on purchase, possession, or use of tobacco products beyond those established in state law.

  • Defines "local unit of government" to include counties, townships, cities, and villages of Michigan.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Tobacco; retail sales; local units of government raising the minimum age to purchase or use tobacco products; prohibit. Amends title of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 - 722.645) & adds sec. 3a.

Local government: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

9/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/8/2016

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