United States · Bill · S
S. 51 (100th)
Prohibition of Smoking in Public Conveyances Act of 1987
Introduced
6 January 1987
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Summary
Prohibition of Smoking in Public Conveyances Act of 1987 - Prohibits any person from smoking in: (1) any regularly scheduled public conveyance which is traveling within the United States; (2) a waiting area in a terminal for a public conveyance (unless such area is designated for smoking); or (3) any public restroom in a terminal for a public conveyance. Defines "public conveyance" as any vehicle of a privately or publicly owned common carrier providing passenger service, including air, rail, boat, ship, or bus service. Establishes fines in specified amounts for violations of this Act. Authorizes any person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring an action for injunctive relief in the appropriate Federal district court. Authorizes the court to award costs and reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys. Authorizes the States to enforce State laws relating to smoking which are more restrictive than the provisions of this Act.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 6 January 1987
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/51
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/s/51