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HB 2616 Sale of certain product prohibited.

Introduced by: Winsome Earle Sears | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Sale of "wrappings" to minors prohibited. Prohibits the sale or purchase of wrappings to minors. This bill defines "wrappings" as including papers made or sold for covering or rolling tobacco or other materials for smoking in a manner similar to a cigarette or cigar. The penalties for retailers and for minor purchasers provided under present law for sale or purchase of tobacco products would apply to the sale or purchase of such wrappings.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Sale of "wrappings" to minors prohibited. Prohibits the sale or purchase of wrappings to minors. This bill defines "wrappings" as including papers made or sold for covering or rolling tobacco or other materials for smoking in a manner similar to a cigarette or cigar. The penalties for retailers and for minor purchasers provided under present law for sale or purchase of tobacco products would apply to the sale or purchase of such wrappings.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Sale of certain product prohibited. Prohibits the sale or purchase of wrappings to minors. This bill defines "wrappings" as papers or other encasements made or sold for covering or rolling tobacco or other materials for smoking in a manner similar to a cigarette or cigar. "Wrappings" are deemed to be tobacco products for the purposes of the prohibition of sale or purchase by minors. The penalties provided under present law for sale or purchase of tobacco products would apply to the sale or purchase of such wrappings.