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MS HB1374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products in Mississippi from 18 to 21 years old
  • Applies the new age requirement to all tobacco sales, including over-the-counter retail sales, mail orders, and vending machines
  • Updates retailer signage requirements to state "PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED" for persons under 21 instead of under 18
  • Increases penalties for minors who falsely claim to be 21 or older to purchase tobacco, with fines ranging from $25 to $200 or up to 30 days of community service
  • Extends the age restriction to alternative nicotine products and electronic cigarettes, prohibiting sales to anyone under 21

Legislative Description

Tobacco products; revise minimum age required to purchase.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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