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HB 0274 - Crimes and offenses; smoking inside vehicle when a person under 13 is present; provide for offense

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Sandra Scott (D)
Last Action: 2/9/2017 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Judiciary Non-Civil
Assigned To:
Criminal Next Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 274 amends article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the OCGA by defining smoking and stating it is illegal to smoke inside a motor vehicle when a child under 13 is present. This offense is punishable by a fine of $100.00 and a misdemeanor.

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