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MI HB6108
Bill
Status
7/20/2022
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Brann
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AI Summary
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Raises the legal age restriction for tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products from under 18 to under 21 years of age across Michigan law.
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Requires age verification before sale by examining government-issued photographic identification for individuals appearing under 27 years old, or using third-party age verification services for remote sales.
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Establishes penalties of up to $100 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $2,500 for third or subsequent offense for selling these products to minors.
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Requires retailers to post department-approved signage at point of sale warning that minors cannot purchase or use tobacco, vapor, or alternative nicotine products and are subject to criminal penalties.
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Takes effect July 21, 2022, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 576 and 577, Senate Bill 720, and House Bill 6109.
Legislative Description
Tobacco: other; youth tobacco act definition of minor; modify to less than 21 years of age. Amends secs. 1 & 4 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 & 722.644).
Tobacco: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 167'22 With Immediate Effect
7/20/2022