Relating to the sale and distribution of counterfeit or unsafe lighters; imposing a civil penalty.

HB 3787 prohibits the sale, distribution, or offering for sale of counterfeit lighters (imitations violating trademark laws) or unsafe lighters (those not meeting specific ASTM safety standards for consumer lighters or utility lighters, as of January 1, 2025). It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and distributors who sell such lighters, including online or in-person. The bill imposes civil penalties of up to $100 per unsafe or counterfeit lighter sold, capped at $100,000 for all violations within a 30-day period. Exceptions exist for interstate transportation and warehouse storage not involving sales to consumers within Texas.