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OH SB27
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Charleta Tavares
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AI Summary
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Enacts new section 4511.702 of the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit smoking in motor vehicles when a child under six years of age is present as a passenger.
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Defines "smoke" to mean inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device for burning tobacco or any other plant.
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Establishes a $500 fine for the first violation of the smoking prohibition.
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Increases penalties for repeat violations to $500 plus $250 for each subsequent violation after the first conviction or guilty plea.
Legislative Description
To prohibit smoking in a motor vehicle in which a child under six years of age is a passenger.
Smoking-prohibit in vehicle when passenger under 6 years of age
Last Action
To Highways & Transportation
2/1/2011