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WV HB3099
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Statler
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AI Summary
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Authorizes law enforcement to issue citations to public school and public charter school students who possess nicotine products on school grounds or at school-related activities
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Requires that a warning must first be issued to a student before any citation can be given for nicotine possession
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Covers electronic smoking devices (vapes) and tobacco products as defined under existing West Virginia tobacco restriction laws
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Adds this student possession provision to the existing state law governing tobacco usage restrictions and sales to minors
Legislative Description
Permitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/18/2025
Education3/11/2025
Public Education3/5/2025
Education3/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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