NOVELTY LIGHTERS-PROHIBIT
Summary
Creates the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibition Act. Defines a "novelty lighter" as a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes that is designed to resemble a cartoon character, toy, or similar articles, or has other entertaining features; sets forth exclusions. Prohibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. Sets forth exceptions to the prohibition. Provides that a violation is a petty offense, for which a fine not to exceed $500 for each violation may be imposed. Provides for enforcement by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, by a State, county, or municipal law enforcement officer, or by a municipal code enforcement officer. Effective immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2010
Committee Review
Apr 2010
House Passage
Apr 2010
Senate Passage
Apr 2010
Signed into Law
Jul 2010
Introduced Mar 12, 2010
Signed Jul 22, 2010
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2010 · House Mar 11, 2010
How they voted
47–0
Passed · 11 other
Total votes 58
Apr 29, 2010
D
Democratic36
91% Yea
R
Republican22
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
44
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Amendments
2
Jul 22, 2010
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
Apr 29, 2010
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
Apr 29, 2010
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (47-0-11)
senate
Apr 22, 2010
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Consumer Protection; 007-000-000
upper
Apr 13, 2010
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection
upper
Mar 15, 2010
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 12, 2010
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Mar 11, 2010
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (104-2-5)
house
Mar 10, 2010
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 8, 2010
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
lower
Mar 3, 2010
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2010
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
lower
Feb 16, 2010
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000
lower
Feb 9, 2010
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Jan 29, 2010
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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