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MI HB6108

Bill

Status

Passed

7/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Brann

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Raises the legal age restriction for tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products from under 18 to under 21 years of age across Michigan law.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform6/16/2022
Judiciary5/24/2022
Regulatory Reform5/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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