Maine Becomes First State in Union to Pass Novelty Lighter Ban

Maine Becomes First State in Union to Pass Novelty Lighter Ban

Mar 27

Maine bans novelty lighters On March 24, Maine became the first state to enact legislation banning the sale or distribution of toy or novelty lighters. The legislation, introduced by State Representative Richard Sykes, describes novelty lighters as, “lighters that are designed to appear to be a toy, feature a flashing light or make musical sounds.” Persons found in violation of the new law...