MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2011 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representatives Fredericks, Buck (72nd), Wooten

House Bill 731

AN ACT TO OUTLAW THE SALE, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION OF BLUNT WRAP; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  (1)  "Blunt wrap" means an individual tobacco wrapper, also known as a wrap or roll-your-own cigar wrap, that is made wholly or in part from tobacco, including reconstituted tobacco, whether in the form of tobacco leaf, sheet or tube, if such a wrap is designed to be sold to individuals.

     (2)  It shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell or distribute a blunt wrap in this state.

     (3)  Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00).

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2011.