Explanation of Senate Bill 193
Explanation of Senate Bill 193
Senate Bill 193 aims to prevent smoking of tobacco products in a motor vehicle when a person who is sixteen years old or younger is present. The bill defines terms such as "lit tobacco product" and "motor vehicle" for clarity. It states that anyone over the age of eighteen cannot smoke or have a lit tobacco product in a vehicle with a minor present. Violating this rule would result in a misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to $25. This offense can only be enforced if the driver is already being detained for a different violation of the law.
The bill also specifies that any local ordinances or regulations regarding protection from tobacco smoke exposure are not affected by this law. The purpose of Senate Bill 193 is to protect minors from exposure to tobacco smoke in confined spaces like motor vehicles.