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OK HB2314
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ann Coody
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 19 years effective November 1, 2013, then to 21 years effective November 1, 2015.
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Modifies proof of age requirements and definition of "proof of age" to reference the age limits described in the bill rather than a fixed age.
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Updates signage requirements for tobacco retailers to reflect the age-dependent restrictions without specifying a particular age.
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Maintains existing penalties for violations including administrative fines, driver's license suspension, and store license suspension, with violations tracked by the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission.
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Effective date is November 1, 2012, with the age increases phased in over subsequent years (19 by November 1, 2013; 20 by November 1, 2014; 21 by November 1, 2015).
Legislative Description
Tobacco; modifying age for sale or use of tobacco products; effective date.
General Legislation
Last Action
Authored by Senator Barrington (principal Senate author)
2/15/2012