NO SMOKING IN VEHICLE IF MINOR PRESENT

House Bill 5407

Sponsor:  Rep. John Moolenaar

Committee:  Transportation

Complete to 5-15-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5407 AS INTRODUCED 11-8-06

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to make it a civil infraction for a person to possess a lit tobacco product in a motor vehicle if an individual under 18 is occupying the vehicle.  No points would be assessed for this violation.

MCL 257.676c

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on state and local units of government.  At this time, it is not known what the costs for enforcement would be.  The amount of revenue generated from civil fines paid would depend on the number of people found to be in violation. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.