St. Mary’s County – Public and Nonpublic Schools – Prohibition on Possession of Tobacco Products by Minors
Sponsor: St. Mary's County DelegationCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Education - Local BillsStatus: Hearing 2/05 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means) (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a minor from possessing a tobacco product in a school building or on school grounds of a public, charter, or nonpublic school in St. Mary's County; establishing as penalties for violating this prohibition attendance at a tobacco cessation program for a first offense, a civil penalty of up to $50 for a second offense, and a civil penalty of up to $100 for each violation for a third or subsequent violation; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Blondino, Angela | St. Mary's County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Baucom, Louisa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | St. Mary's County Delegation, St. Mary's County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Collins, Jocelynlobbyist | American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hale, Lauralobbyist | American Heart Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Casper, Alekslobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gally, Ericlobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFCollins, JocelynAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Bard College; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; HealthCare Access Maryland…
UNFGally, EricRegistered for: American Heart Association; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Chesapeake Bay Trust; Earthjustice; Forever Maryland, Inc.; Gally Public Affairs, Inc.…