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OK SB1835

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pat Ownbey

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" in Oklahoma law to include electronic smoking devices (vaping products) and other nicotine-containing products, not just traditional tobacco.

  • Prohibits minors under 18 years of age from purchasing, receiving, or possessing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.

  • Establishes administrative fines for violations: up to $100 for first offense and up to $200 for subsequent offenses within one year; driver's license suspension upon failure to pay within 90 days.

  • Excludes FDA-approved tobacco cessation products marketed solely for that purpose from the definition of tobacco products.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Tobacco products; prohibiting purchases or possession of vapor products by minors. Effective date.

Government

Last Action

coauthored by Ownbey (principal House author)

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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