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Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act of 2009

Introduced: March 26, 2009 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Mar 26, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3924)
Mar 26, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3924)
Mar 26, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act of 2009 - Treats certain novelty lighters as banned hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and applies to them the Act's prohibitions (in effect banning their introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce).

Defines as a "novelty lighter" a lighter that has a toy-like appearance, has entertaining audio or visual effects, or resembles in any way in form or function an item that is commonly recognized as appealing, attractive, or intended for use by children of 10 years of age or younger. Excludes from that term standard disposable and refillable lighters that are printed or decorated with logos, labels, decals, artwork, or heat shrinkable sleeves.

What's happening now March 26, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3924)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2 Independent 1