AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES RELATED TO CHILDREN.
Summary
Although minors are prohibited from purchasing tobacco, it is not technically wrong for a minor to possess or consume tobacco. This bill will make the possession, use, or consumption of tobacco by a minor subject to penalties relating to education and community service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2017
Last action Mar 29, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 29, 2017
Lower · Passed
Tabled in Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced
Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 36, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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