Bill Title: Amends the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Provides that a violation of the Act involving the sale or distribution of single or loose cigarettes that are not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package to persons who are 18 years of age or older is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not more than $50, which may be satisfied without a court appearance by a written plea of guilty and payment of all applicable fines, penalties, and costs. Amends the Cigarette Tax Act and the Cigarette Use Tax Act to provide that those violations shall be subject only to the penalties provided in the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-05-27 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments [HB4212 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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