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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair |
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Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Chair |
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Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC. Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Requires the Department of Education to establish a safe harbor program by which persons under 21 years of age may dispose of electronic cigarettes in their possession. Authorizes public school teachers to confiscate electronic cigarettes. Increases fines for the purchase or possession of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by persons under 21 years of age. Authorizes a court to impose, as a penalty on a person 18-21 years of age who is convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device, the requirement to complete a tobacco education program, complete a tobacco use cessation program, or perform community service instead of paying a fine. Requires a parent or guardian of a minor to select from among the penalties for a minor convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Michelle N. Kidani Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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