Senate Sponsors: PARKER-OBAMA. Short description: TOBACCO-BAN BIDI CIGARETTES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Prohibits the sale of "bidi cigarettes", which contain tobacco that is wrapped in temburni or tendu leaf or a similar substance and do not contain a smoke filtering device. Makes a violation a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for a first offense, up to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status