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MS SB2644

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking in enclosed indoor public facilities and within 100 feet of outdoor public facilities during organized athletic events for persons under 18 years of age.

  • Requires facility supervisors to use reasonable efforts to prevent smoking through posting signs, removing violators, and designating separate smoking areas away from activity fields.

  • Establishes civil penalties: first violation results in a warning, second violation incurs a $75 fine, and subsequent violations incur fines up to $150.

  • Violations are classified as civil penalties triable in justice court or municipal court, enforced by all state law enforcement officers and agencies.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Smoking; prohibit at public venues for youth sports events.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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