MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1998 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Blackmon

AN ACT TO CODIFY SECTION 97-32-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY LEGISLATIVE INTENT REGARDING THE MISSISSIPPI JUVENILE TOBACCO ACCESS PREVENTION ACT OF 1997; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The following shall be codified as Section 97-32-2, Mississippi Code of 1972:

97-32-2. It is the intent of the Legislature that enforcement of this chapter be implemented in an equitable manner throughout the state. The provisions of 97-32-5, 97-32-7, 97-32-11, 97-32-15, 97-32-17, 97-32-19 and 97-32-21 shall supersede any existing or subsequently enacted local law, ordinance or regulation which relates to the sale, promotion and distribution of tobacco and tobacco products.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.