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MN SF3624
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Sheran
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the use of tobacco, tobacco-related devices, and electronic cigarettes in all areas of Minnesota-based professional sports stadiums, including playing fields, seating areas, bathrooms, dining areas, vendor areas, and offices
- Excludes surface parking lots at or adjacent to stadiums from the prohibition
- Establishes petty misdemeanor penalties for proprietors or entities that knowingly fail to comply with the prohibition and for individuals who violate the restrictions
- Protects employees and others from retaliation for reporting violations in good faith to stadium management, public health authorities, or other designated enforcement officials
- Updates public policy purposes to include protecting children from normalization of tobacco use by restricting tobacco and electronic cigarette use in certain areas
Legislative Description
Tobacco, tobacco-related devices, and electronic cigarettes use in sports stadiums prohibition
Last Action
Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing
5/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Housing5/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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