Novelty cigarette lighters; sale or purchase by persons under age 18 years of age, penalty. (HB1728)
Introduced By
Del. Matt Lohr (R-Harrisonburg) with support from co-patron Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Sale or purchase of novelty cigarette lighters; civil penalty. Provides that any person who sells to, distributes to, purchases for or knowingly permits the purchase by any person less than 18 years of age, knowing or having reason to believe that such person is less than 18 years of age, any cigarette lighter that is not readily identifiable as such, is punishable by a civil penalty of no more than $100 and that any person less than 18 years of age who attempts to purchase a cigarette lighter that is not readily identifiable as such is likewise punishable by a civil penalty of no more than $100. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/20/2006 | Committee |
12/20/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 073030382 |
12/20/2006 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/15/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1728) |