Cigarette lighters sold in Nebraska that resemble children\u2019s toys will require a safety feature under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 7.<\/p>\n
LB403, introduced by Hastings Sen. Les Seiler, outlaws the sale of novelty lighters in Nebraska without a child-proof safety feature.<\/p>\n
The bill defines a novelty lighter as a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars or pipes and designed to resemble a cartoon character, toy, gun, watch, musical instrument, vehicle, animal, food or beverage container or a similar item that plays musical notes, has flashing lights or has more than one button or function.<\/p>\n
The bill does not apply to standard refillable lighters or lighters:
\n\u2022 manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1980;
\n\u2022 incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce combustion or flame; and
\n\u2022 that are disposable and printed or decorated with a logo, label, decal, artwork or heat shrinkable sleeve.<\/p>\n
Novelty lighters being transported through Nebraska or stored in nonretail facilities in the state also are exempt from the ban.<\/p>\n
Senators passed the bill on a 34-6 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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