SB 850 - Under the act, it is unlawful to sell or to distribute unsafe or counterfeit lighters, as defined in the act.

The act does not prohibit interstate transportation of counterfeit or unsafe lighters or storage of counterfeit or unsafe lighters in a warehouse or distribution center which is closed to the public and does not sell or distribute counterfeit or unsafe lighters.

This act is identical to SCS/SB 355 (2023), substantially similar to HB 1024 (2023), and similar to HB 2586 (2024), HB 797 (2021).

JULIA SHEVELEVA

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4180S.01): 407.021

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 850
Sponsor: Brown (16)
Hearing Date: 2/27/2024


COMMITTEE: Emerging Issues

CHAIRMAN: Brown (16)

DATE REFERRED: 1/11/2024 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/11/2024



STAFF:
Ashley Bax
Jim Ertle
Heidi Kolkmeyer


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Ray McCarty - Associated Industries of MO
Beth Seals - Zippo Manufacturing Company


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Charles Andy Arnold - HUB, Inc
Ron Leone - MO Petroleum & Convenience Assoc