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OK SB747

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Randy Bass

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Oklahoma Statutes Section 11-907 of Title 47 making it unlawful for a person to smoke in a motor vehicle when a person under 18 years of age is present, whether the vehicle is in motion or at rest.

  • Defines "smoke" to include carrying or holding any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or other lighted smoking equipment, or lighting, inhaling, or exhaling smoke from such devices.

  • Violation carries a fine of $100.00 with no motor vehicle points, automobile insurance points, or surcharges assessed.

  • Law enforcement officers may only enforce this section if the officer has already stopped and detained the driver for a separate traffic violation or other offense.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; making it unlawful to smoke in a vehicle with a minor.

Last Action

Measure failed: Ayes: 19 Nays: 27

3/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2015

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