National City May Ban Novelty Lighters to Thwart Kids' Misuse

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Published May 14, 2007 at 3:30 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

National City wants to ban novelty lighters because children are mistaking the lighters for toys and igniting fires or burning themselves. National City officials will vote on an ordinance to stop nov

National City wants to ban novelty lighters because children are mistaking the lighters for toys and igniting fires or burning themselves. National City officials will vote on an ordinance to stop novelty lighters from being sold in their city on May 15. If approved, the ban would be the first of its kind in the county. We'll hear from National City's Mayor about why we need to snuff out sales of novelty lighters.

Guest

Ron Morrison , Mayor, National City.

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