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State Representative Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, announced he will introduce legislation that would make it a $500 fine to smoke a tobacco product inside a motor vehicle that is carrying anyone under the age of 18 years old.<br />
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The legislation calls for a one-year grace period to allow the public to become accustomed to the change before they could be assessed a fine. <br />
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The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to make smoking in the presence of a minor a primary offense, meaning an officer could pull over a motorist if they spot a violation.<br />
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Should the Michigan Legislature pass a law that would ban smoking in a motor vehicle that has children in it?<br />
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