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MI HB4427

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Berman

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes violations of tobacco, vapor product, and alternative nicotine product laws by minors from criminal misdemeanors to state civil infractions.

  • First violation: fine of not more than $50.00, with possible court-ordered health promotion program and up to 16 hours of community service.

  • Second violation: fine of not more than $100.00, with possible health promotion program and up to 32 hours of community service.

  • Third or subsequent violation: fine of not more than $150.00 (for tobacco) or $100.00 (for vapor/alternative nicotine products), with possible health promotion program and up to 48 hours of community service.

  • Adds "civil sanctions" to the act's title and provides exemptions for minors in undercover law enforcement operations and employment-related handling of these products; takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crimes: penalties; penalties for minor in possession of tobacco; modify. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.642).

Tobacco: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety

12/14/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety12/14/2021
Judiciary5/26/2021
Regulatory Reform3/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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