Tobacco: other; minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; sunset criminal penalties and civil sanctions for. Amends sec. 2 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.642).
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Overview
This bill amends Michigan’s Youth Tobacco Act to sunset criminal and civil penalties for minors who purchase, possess, or use tobacco, vapor, or alternative nicotine products. It maintains existing fines and community service requirements for violations, but includes exceptions for specific undercover operations and employment-related handling of these products. The bill also specifies that penalties do not apply after a certain date, contingent on the passage of related bills.
Key provisions
- Minor possession and use restrictions on tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products are maintained.
- Fines for violations range from $50 for a first offense to $50 for subsequent offenses.
- Community service requirements are tiered based on the number of prior violations.
- Specific undercover operations and compliance checks are exempt from the law’s penalties.
- Handling or transportation of products by minors under employment terms is exempt.
- Penalties do not apply after a specified effective date, dependent on other bills.
- The bill includes provisions for health promotion and risk reduction assessment programs.
- The bill outlines procedures for employer-sponsored internal enforcement actions.
Who is affected
- Minors
- Retailers selling tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products
- Law enforcement agencies
- Employers
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