Novelty Lighters

Novelty or toylike lighters look like toys and have audio or visual effects or a misleading design that makes them appealing to a child under age 10.

• Audio effects include music, animal sounds, whistles, buzzers, beepers, or other noises unrelated to the flame-producing function of the lighter.
• Visual effects include flashing lights, color-changing lights, and changing images.

Oregon law prohibits the sale, manufacturing, importing, or distribution of novelty or toylike lighters.

• Manufacturers of novelty lighters may not manufacture or import novelty lighters.
• Wholesalers may not import novelty lighters.
• Distributors may not sell novelty lighters to retailers.
• Retailers may not sell, offer for sale, or transfer novelty lighters to the public.

Civil penalties:

Manufacturers/Importers: $10,000*
Wholesalers/Distributors: $1,000*
Retailers: $500
* If a person continues to violate Oregon law after receiving written notice of the violation from the OSFM, each day the violation continues is a separate offense subject to additional civil penalties.

Exceptions:

Lighters manufactured before January 1, 1980.

• A lighter that is made permanently incapable of producing a flame or otherwise causing combustion.
• Standard lighters with logos, decals, decorative artwork, or heat-shrinkable sleeves.
  

These are examples of prohibited lighters.