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MN HF1931

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Halverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of electronic cigarettes and vapor inhalation in state-owned indoor buildings and public schools, applying the same restrictions as tobacco cigarettes.

  • Expands municipal and county licensing authority to regulate retail sales of tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine/lobelia products.

  • Increases penalties for selling regulated products to minors under 18: first violation is a misdemeanor, subsequent violations within five years are gross misdemeanors.

  • Bans self-service displays and vending machine sales of electronic delivery devices and nicotine/lobelia products, except in adult-only facilities.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/10/2014
Government Operations3/3/2014
Health and Human Services Policy2/25/2014

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