FIRST REGULAR SESSION
97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHIEFFER (Sponsor), ROORDA, ELLINGER, KIRKTON, WALTON GRAY AND NORR (Co-sponsors).
1465L.01I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the sale of energy drinks to minors, with penalty provisions.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.1550, to read as follows:
407.1550. 1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Energy drink", a soft drink that contains eighty or more milligrams of caffeine per 8 fluid ounces advertised as being specifically designed to provide energy and generally including a combination of methylxanthines, B vitamins, and herbal ingredients;
(2) "Minor", a person who has not attained eighteen years of age.
2. A person shall not sell, furnish, give away, or offer to sell, furnish, or give away an energy drink in this state to a minor.
3. Any person who violates subsection 2 of this section commits a civil penalty in which the following fines may be imposed:
(1) For the first violation, a fine of fifty dollars;
(2) For a second violation, a fine of one hundred dollars;
(3) For a third violation and any subsequent violations, a fine of five hundred dollars.
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