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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 27-69-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "tobacco" For Purposes Of The Tobacco Tax Law To Include Alternative Nicotine Products And Electronic Cigarettes; To Amend Sections 97-32-3, 97-32-5, 97-32-7, 97-32-9, 97-32-11, 97-32-13, 97-32-15, 97-32-17, 97-32-19 And 97-32-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Minimum Age For A Person To Purchase Tobacco Products To Twenty-one Years, And To Increase Penalties For Violating "the Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act Of 1997"; To Regulate The Internet Sales Of Tobacco Products; To Amend Section 97-32-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise To 21 Years Of Age, The Prohibition From Publishing Those Convicted Under These Provisions; To Amend Section 97-32-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Alternative Nicotine Products In The Definition Of "tobacco Products"; To Revise Definitions For "minor" And "adult"; To Amend Sections 97-32-29 And 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For The Sale Of Any Cartridge Or Component Of An Alternative Nicotine Product; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of the Mississippi code to revise the definition of "tobacco" to include alternative nicotine products and electronic cigarettes, raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products to 21 years old, increase penalties for violations, regulate internet sales of tobacco and nicotine products, and include alternative nicotine products in the definition of "tobacco products". The bill also increases the penalties for the sale of any cartridge or component of an alternative nicotine product and requires age verification for internet and remote sales of these products. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement officers ensure enforcement of these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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