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NJ A1591
NJ A1591Creates motor vehicle offense of smoking in motor vehicle with a child present and dedicates penalties to Smoking Cessation Fund.
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Introduced Session
2010-2011 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would make the smoking of tobacco in a motor vehicle when a child under the age of 16 is present a motor vehicle offense. A violation of the provisions of the bill would be punishable by a fine of $100. No points or insurance surcharges would result from a violation. The bill conforms the definition of "smoke" to the definition used in the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act," establishes a "Smoking Cessation Fund" within the Department of Health and Senior Services, providing that the penalties collected for violations of the bill are to be deposited therein, and specifies that the provisions of the bill shall not be construed to preclude or limit any prosecution for violation of any provision of chapter 35 or 36 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes or any other provision of law. It is the intent of the State and local law enforcement to make it a priority to enforce the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a motor vehicle offense to smoke tobacco in a car when a child under 16 years old is present, with a $100 fine for violations, but no points on a driver's license or insurance surcharges. The definition of "smoke" is aligned with the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act," and all collected fines will be deposited into a newly established "Smoking Cessation Fund" within the Department of Health and Senior Services, which will be used to fund programs aimed at helping people quit smoking. The bill also clarifies that these new provisions do not prevent prosecution under other existing laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee (on 01/12/2010)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A2000/1591_I1.HTM | 05/28/2012 |
| Fiscal Note 8/31/10; as introduced | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A2000/1591_F1.HTM | 04/23/2012 |
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