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MO HB2103

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Leach

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and re-enacts sections 191.765 and 191.777 of Missouri Revised Statutes relating to smoking in public places.

  • Adds "electronic cigarette" to the statutory definition of terms, defining it as any electronic device providing vapor of liquid nicotine or other substances mixed with propylene glycol to simulate smoking.

  • Prohibits local political subdivisions from restricting the use of electronic cigarettes in public places.

  • Exempts public places deriving at least 60 percent of retail sales from alcohol, tobacco, or entertainment from local ordinances and rules relating to smoking in public places.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding smoking in public places

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H) - ACTION POSTPONED

4/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Small Business4/11/2012

Full Bill Text

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