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MS HB50
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brad Mayo
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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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