AB 890

This bill prohibits the retail sale of novelty lighters to minors and prohibits the

display for retail sale of novelty lighters in an area of a retail establishment that is

accessible to the general public. Under the bill, "novelty lighter" means a device

containing a combustible fuel intended for use in igniting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes,

if any of the following apply: 1) the device is designed to resemble a cartoon character,

toy, gun, watch, musical instrument, vehicle, animal, food, or beverage, unless the

resemblance is solely the result of printing or decoration with a logo, label, decal,

artwork, or a heat shrinkable sleeve; or 2) the device plays musical notes, has

flashing lights, or has other features that are appealing to or intended for use by

juveniles, except that "novelty lighter" does not include a device manufactured before

1980 or a device intended for use in igniting a fire in a fireplace or wood stove or in

a charcoal or gas grill. A person who violates the prohibitions in the bill is subject

to a forfeiture up to $100.