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Jump to full article: Saipan Tribune (mp), 2009-04-29
Author: Kristi Eaton Reporter
Intro: Two local lawmakers want to increase the penalties establishments face for selling tobacco products to minors.
Rep. Ralph DLG Torres and Rep. Raymond D. Palacios authored House Bill 16-238, which increases the fines for each offense.
Under the proposed legislation, if a retailer is found to give, sell or permits to give or sell any tobacco product to someone under the age of 18, the establishment will be assessed a fine of $1,000; imprisonment of not more than one year; and not more than 250 hours of community service for the first offense. Previously, businesses received a warning letter for the first offense.
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