1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1227

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rosenberg, Campbell, and McIntosh
Entitled:
Tobacco Products - Sales to Minors - Enforcement Exception to Prohibition

Synopsis:

Authorizing minors to purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products under the direction of law enforcement personnel, personnel of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, personnel of local health departments, or other specified personnel under certain circumstances.

Legislative History

House Action
2/13
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/26
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Delegate James W. Campbell, District 42
Delegate Maggie L. McIntosh, District 42
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIGARETTES -see also- SMOKING
COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
TOBACCO
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 404 , 405A )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)