Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits an individual from smoking in a motor vehicle when a minor is present.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an individual from “smoking” in a motor vehicle when an individual under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle (Sec. 1).

• Defines “smoking” as the following (Sec. 1):
• The inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe or other tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation;
• The use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or vapor intended for inhalation; and
• The use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this bill.

• Classifies a violation of the provisions of this bill as a misdemeanor, punishable by the following fines (Sec. 1):
• $100 for a first offense, which will be waived if the individual completes an approved smoking cessation course; and
• $100 for a second or subsequent offense.

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