THE SENATE

THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2020

 

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Chair

Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

TIME:

9:15 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 2538

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.

Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products.  Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine.  Establishes fines and penalties for violations.  Requires the Department of Education to establish a safe harbor program by which persons under 21 years of age may dispose of electronic cigarettes in their possession.  Authorizes public school teachers to confiscate electronic cigarettes.  Increases fines for the purchase or possession of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by persons under 21 years of age.  Authorizes a court to impose, as a penalty on a person 18-21 years of age who is convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device, the requirement to complete a tobacco education program, complete a tobacco use cessation program, or perform community service instead of paying a fine.  Requires a parent or guardian of a minor to select from among the penalties for a minor convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device.

 

CPH/EDU, JDC

 

 

 

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Senator Michelle N. Kidani

Chair

 

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair