THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2226
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO SMOKING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Act is to protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke and other potentially harmful substances by prohibiting smoking in any motor vehicle occupied by a minor.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§328J-    Prohibition in motor vehicles occupied by minors. (a)  Smoking shall be prohibited in motor vehicles occupied by minors under eighteen years of age.

(b)  For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 291C-1."

     SECTION 3.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 4.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	BY REQUEST

Report Title:

Maui County Package; Tobacco; Smoking; Motor Vehicles; Minors

Description:

Prohibits smoking in motor vehicles occupied by minors under eighteen years of age.

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