Bills · 2011-2012 Regular Session
the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.
- Introduced, stopped here
- Passes Assembly, not reached
- Passes Senate, not reached
- Governor signs, not reached
- Law, not reached
Unfamiliar terms? Glossary
What this bill does
Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau
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 applies: 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.
What it would cost
Fiscal estimates filed by state agencies, as official PDFs
Sponsors
Full history
- Apr 7, 2011 · Assembly
Introduced by Representatives Vruwink, Krug, Pasch, Berceau, Sinicki, Strachota and Brooks;Cosponsored by Senator Lassa
- Apr 7, 2011 · Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs
- Apr 25, 2011 · Assembly
Fiscal estimate received
- Mar 23, 2012 · Assembly
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1