“As a father and grandfather, I believe we have a duty to create a healthier future for the next generation,” Jackson said. “This legislation is not about punishing smokers; it’s about ensuring our kids can grow up in an environment free from unnecessary health risks.”
The bill would make it unlawful for a person to smoke a tobacco product in a motor vehicle with a passenger under the age of 12 present. It goes on to outline “tobacco product” as a product that contains tobacco and is intended for human consumption.
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If passed, smoking with a child younger than 12 in the car would result in a fine of no more than $100 for the driver each time the law is violated.
The bill suggests a person in violation “must be fined not more than one hundred dollars” each time the offense takes place.
Jackson filed similar legislation in the state almost two decades ago. Though it passed the state Senate, it never reached the governor’s desk.
Original article source: South Carolina bill would ban smoking inside cars while children are passengers
