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Tobacco Use by Minors Deterrence Act of 1997

Introduced: June 25, 1997 Introduced by: Bishop, Sanford D. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E953)
Jul 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jun 25, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jun 25, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tobacco Use by Minors Deterrence Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to replace provisions relating to State laws on the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18 with provisions requiring that the amount of formula grants to States (for the prevention of substance abuse) be reduced if there is not in effect a law regarding tobacco products and such individuals, including concerning: (1) tobacco distribution; (2) the purchase, possession, or use by such individuals in a public place (including parental notification); (3) the distribution of samples; (4) out-of-package distribution; (5) the posting of certain signs at selling locations; (6) the location of product packages in sight of an employee; (7) certain notifications to retail employees; (8) certain vending machine sales; (9) enforcement by a State (including using the State police, conducting random, unannounced inspections, and using individuals under 18); (10) distribution licenses, including licensure of each retail distribution place; and (11) preemption of inconsistent local laws.

Prohibits the sale or other distribution of a tobacco product to an individual under the age of 18 through the Internet.

What's happening now May 22, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E953)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1