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HF 379

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:36am

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to health; prohibiting smoking in vehicle with children; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [169.472] SMOKING RESTRICTION.
 new text end

new text begin (a) Smoking is not permitted in a motor vehicle when transporting a child who is
under the age of 18 years.
 new text end

new text begin (b) A peace officer may not issue a citation for a violation of this section unless the
officer lawfully stopped or detained the driver of the motor vehicle for a moving violation
as defined in section 171.04, subdivision 1.
 new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this section, "smoking" means inhaling or exhaling smoke from
any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco or plant product. Smoking
also includes carrying a lighted cigar, pipe, or any other lighted tobacco or plant product
intended for inhalation.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009.
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