Health & Saf. Code, § 14941 · Part 7. CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
Health & Saf. Code, § 14941
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) “Cigarette lighter” means a device used to light cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, but does not mean a match. “Cigarette lighter” includes a device, such as a watch, that may be used to light cigarettes, cigars, and pipes even though it is primarily used for other purposes. “Cigarette lighter” does not include lighters that are refillable and have a gross fueled weight of at least 35 grams.
(b) “Operate” means the ability to cause a cigarette lighter to ignite.
(c) “Special design” means a design of a cigarette lighter that results in the cigarette lighter being significantly difficult for children under five years of age to operate.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 904, Sec. 1.
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