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OH SB82

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tina Maharath

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking in any motor vehicle when a child under six years of age is a passenger
  • Defines "smoke" as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device for burning tobacco or other plant material
  • First violation carries a fine of $500; subsequent violations carry a fine of $500 plus $250 for each additional violation
  • Establishes the offense as a strict liability offense, meaning intent to commit the violation is not required for prosecution

Legislative Description

Prohibit smoking in a motor vehicle with child under 6

Health and Human Services : Public Health

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Judiciary

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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