Bill > SB793

This bill prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of certain lighters and related fire-starting devices that do not meet specific safety standards established by ASTM International (an international standards organization). The bill defines an "unsafe lighter" as any device used for igniting cigars, cigarettes, or pipes that does not comply with ASTM Standard F400, or any lighter or gas match used for igniting fireplaces, grills, or utilities that does not meet ASTM Standard F2201. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale of "counterfeit lighters," which are defined as lighters that infringe on intellectual property rights of U.S. citizens or are protected by federal or state intellectual property laws. The bill provides two exceptions to these prohibitions: interstate transportation of such lighters and storage in warehouses or distribution centers that are not open to the public for retail sale. By establishing these standards and restrictions, the bill aims to improve lighter safety and protect intellectual property rights in California.

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