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MS HB50

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brad Mayo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-32-9 of the Mississippi Code to prohibit minors under 18 years of age from purchasing or possessing any tobacco product
  • Establishes a misdemeanor penalty of a $100 fine for violations of the tobacco possession prohibition
  • Reaffirms existing prohibition on students at high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools possessing tobacco on educational property
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Tobacco use by minors; provide penalty for possession.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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