SB 309
Enacts a state-wide smoking ban
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LR Number:
1686S.01I
Last Action:
2/5/2009 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
Journal Page:
S261
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 309 – This act modifies the provisions of the Missouri Indoor Clean Air Act to prohibit smoking in a public place or a public meeting or within fifteen feet of any entrance to a public place or public meeting. The definition of public place has been amended to include any building or vehicle owned, leased or operated by a governmental entity as well as bars and restaurants. The provision allowing for a designated smoking area in public places has been repealed.

This act also specifies that a person commits the crime of littering if he or she throws on the ground any cigarettes, cigarette packages, or other smoking-related items. The crime of littering is a Class A misdemeanor.

This act is identical to SB 1079 (2008).

ADRIANE CROUSE

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