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MN HF1931
Bill
Status
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Halverson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of electronic cigarettes and vapor inhalation in state-owned indoor buildings and public schools, applying the same restrictions as tobacco cigarettes.
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Expands municipal and county licensing authority to regulate retail sales of tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine/lobelia products.
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Increases penalties for selling regulated products to minors under 18: first violation is a misdemeanor, subsequent violations within five years are gross misdemeanors.
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Bans self-service displays and vending machine sales of electronic delivery devices and nicotine/lobelia products, except in adult-only facilities.
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Defines "electronic delivery device" as any product delivering nicotine, lobelia, or other substances through inhalation of vapor, excluding FDA-approved cessation or medical products.
Legislative Description
E-cigarettes, and nicotine and lobelia delivery products regulated.
Last Action
Author added Selcer
4/22/2014