A bill for an act relating to the distribution of counterfeit and unsafe lighters, and making penalties applicable.

This bill prohibits selling, offering for sale, or giving free samples of counterfeit lighters (copies of protected brands) or unsafe lighters (those not meeting ASTM safety standards for disposable or utility lighters) within Iowa. It directly affects retailers and distributors who sell lighters in the state, excluding items passing through Iowa via interstate commerce or stored in non-retail warehouses. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat offenses, enforceable by state agencies. The law remains in effect even if federal cigarette safety standards later preempt it.