House Passes Bill Banning Dangerous Toylike Novelty Lighters

Bill is part of House Democrats' 2009 Roadmap for Oregon's future.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - The House of Representative today passed HB 2365 banning themanufacture, sale, and distribution of dangerous and deceptive, toylike novelty lighters on a unanimous vote. Readily available at hardware stores, gas stations, and convenience stores, toy-like novelty lighters are easily mistaken for toys and routinely contribute to unintentional fires and injuries to children and families. "As a former police officer and current firefighter, I'm happy to see we're taking an active role in protecting our children and families from burn injury, death, and property loss," explained Representative Greg Matthews (D-Gresham). "We cannot and should not wait any longer to get these dangerous products off the shelves."

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