Bill Text: MI HB6508 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Fire; other; sale of novelty lighters; regulate. Amends 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.1 - 29.33) by adding sec. 3f.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-10-06 - Printed Bill Filed 09/30/2010 [HB6508 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HB6508-Introduced.html
HOUSE BILL No. 6508
September 29, 2010, Introduced by Reps. Neumann, Polidori, Valentine, Mayes, Haase, Liss and Haugh and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled
"Fire prevention code,"
(MCL 29.1 to 29.33) by adding section 3f.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 3f. (1) A person shall not sell at retail, offer for
retail sale, or distribute for retail sale or promotion in this
state a novelty lighter. A person who violates this subsection
commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500.00
may be imposed. This subsection may be enforced by the state fire
marshal or a state, county, or municipal law enforcement officer.
The prohibition specified in this subsection does not apply to the
transportation of novelty lighters through this state or the
storage of novelty lighters in a warehouse or distribution center
in this state that is closed to the public for purposes of retail
sales.
(2) As used in this section, "novelty lighter" means a
mechanical or electrical device typically used for igniting
cigarettes, pipes, or cigars that is designed to appear to be a
toy, features a flashing light, or makes musical sounds. Novelty
lighter does not include any of the following:
(a) A lighter manufactured before January 1, 1980.
(b) A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device
necessary to produce combustion or flame.
(c) Any mechanical device primarily used to ignite fuel for
fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills.
