PROHIBIT SALE OF CIGARETTES IN PACKS OF FEWER THAN 20
House Bill 4069
Sponsor: Rep. Doug Spade
Committee: Commerce
Complete to 3-11-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4069 AS INTRODUCED 1-28-03
The bill would amend the Youth Tobacco Act to prohibit a retailer from selling cigarettes packaged in packs of fewer than 20 cigarettes.
A violation would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 for each offense. (This is the same penalty for violating the current prohibition in the act against selling a cigarette separately from its package.)
The provision would not apply to the sale of tobacco products in a tobacco specialty store or other retail store that deals exclusively in the sale of tobacco products and smoking paraphernalia.
MCL 722.642a
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.