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HB 4121 — Clove Cigarettes
by Rep. Artiles (SB 1778 by Senator Bogdanoff)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Regulation Committee (HR)
The bill repeals the statutory prohibition against the sale, use, possession, transfer, or otherwise disposing of clove cigarettes or similar products, which was enacted in 1985.
Despite a 1985 judicial injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the clove cigarette ban, the statute was never amended or repealed. This bill repeals the ban and aligns Florida Statutes with the injunction prohibiting enforcement of the ban.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 34-4; House 114-3