2009 Senate Bill 264 (Ban non fire-safe cigarettes )

Public Act 56 of 2009

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Introduced by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D) on February 19, 2009, to restrict sales of cigarettes to only those meeting the standard for self-extinguishing cigarettes established by the state of New York. Cigarette makers would have to certify and pay a $1,250 tax for each "brand family" every three years. Violations would be subject to fines up to $100,000 per month, and $25,000 per month for retailers. The bill also would increase various reporting requirements.
- Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on February 19, 2009.
  - Reported in the Senate on May 7, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on May 13, 2009, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on May 13, 2009.
Passed in the Senate (37 to 0) on May 14, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the House on May 14, 2009.
- Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on May 14, 2009.
  - Reported in the House on June 3, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House (102 to 6) on June 11, 2009, to restrict sales of cigarettes to only those meeting the standard for self-extinguishing cigarettes established by the state of New York. Cigarette makers would have to certify and pay a $1,250 tax for each "brand family" every three years. Violations would be subject to fines up to $100,000 per month, and $25,000 per month for retailers. The bill also would increase various reporting requirements. [Vote Details and Comments]
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on June 25, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 264 (Ban non fire-safe cigarettes ) [by ziggrl on October 28, 2009]

I switched a few months ago to one of these self extinquishing cigarettes and IMMEDIATELY I developed a smoker's cough. I used to smoke Newport. They didn't have that feature.

Just so you know, the cigarettes that have FSC on the side of the package are the ones with more chemicals in them.

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2) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 264 (Ban non fire-safe cigarettes ) [by ms.painkiller on October 28, 2009]

P.S . Being as the new Fire Safe Cigarettes have more chemicals that we as smokers inhale, think about ( just REALLY think about) what that means for you non-smokers who are "forced" to inhale our second-hand smoke. I will enlighten you if you can't comprehend this fact, you will also inhale more of these chemicals as well.

"Non-smokers die everyday!"

Bill Hicks,Comedian&Dark poet.

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3) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 264 (Ban non fire-safe cigarettes ) [by ms.painkiller on October 28, 2009]

No. We will not "just suck it up." as you so sweetly suggest. It is not the "inconvenience" of having to re-light our cigarettes that has hundreds of 1,000s of people( both smokers and non-smokers) so outraged . It is the fact that this now VERY noticeable bill was passed with very little public knowledge as well as all the new lovely chemicals that are being added to OUR cigarettes to make them "Safer". For instance... moth ball poison called Naphthalene as well as the additions of more glues which contain several different kinds of Acetate. It is our choice as smokers to smoke,we are well aware of the effects. You have vices that you are well aware of the effects of (one of which seems to be feeling self-righteous.) I choose to smoke,I live in American where I have to RIGHT to exercise my freedoms. You have the right to breed( if you choose) with no laws requiring regulations on this.On a personal note people who want children should be made to meet certain standards.We all know people who never should of had children yet are allowed to continue breeding sans government regulations . I absolutely do not want to see people breast-feeding or hear their child scream,cry ,wail,run around,get spanked,climb on everything in any public place as I feel it an infringement on my rights. I have not WASTED the governments time with petty proposals because after all I am a person and so are "you" therefor I will let you have the freedom to exercise YOUR choices just as I hope you will one day learn to do the same. So please,find another way to spend your time constructively instead of preaching what you feel is right for everyone.

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