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Act 31 of 1915
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YOUTH TOBACCO ACT

Act 31 of 1915

AN ACT to prohibit the selling, giving, or furnishing of tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative nicotine products to minors; to prohibit the purchase, possession, or use of tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative nicotine products by minors; to regulate the retail sale of tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and liquid nicotine containers; to prescribe penalties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments.


History: 1915, Act 31, Eff. Aug. 24, 1915 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 314, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 272, Imd. Eff. Dec. 16, 1992 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 236, Eff. Sept. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 18, Eff. Sept. 2, 2019




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 722.641SectionSelling, giving, or furnishing tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products to minor prohibited; misdemeanor; penalty; sign required; copies of sign; affirmative defense; notice; rebuttal testimony; notice of rebuttal; exception; identity and age verification requirements.
Section 722.642SectionProhibited conduct by minor for tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; violation and penalties; participation in health promotion and risk reduction assessment program; costs; community service; exceptions; other violations.
Section 722.642aSectionSelling cigarette separately prohibited; exception; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 722.642bSectionSelling liquid nicotine container that doesn’t meet child-resistant standards prohibited; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; definitions.
Section 722.642cSectionRequirements for selling and displaying of vapor products; violation as civil infraction; fine.
Section 722.643SectionNoninterference with right of parent or guardian.
Section 722.644SectionDefinitions.
Section 722.645SectionShort title.
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