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N.J. Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Smoking with Children in Car

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Under Senate Bill S2883, first introduced by Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-19), using a cigarette, cigar, pipe “or any other matter of substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked” which includes electronic cigarettes, in a car with a children under the age of 17 would be an secondary offense.

“Driving is privilege, it’s not a right,” Vitale told NJ.com. “Just like we have to obey the rules of the road in a manner that is safe, smoking in a car when a child is present is dangerous and should not be permitted.”

You can read more about this bill at NJ101.5.