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OK HB2314

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ann Coody

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Updates signage requirements for tobacco retailers to reflect the age-dependent restrictions without specifying a particular age.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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