H.R. 3469 (108th): Stop Kids From Smoking Act

Introduced:
Nov 06, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steven Rothman [D-NJ9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 3593 (109th) on Jul 28, 2005.

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 6, 2003, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 06, 2003
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To prohibit the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products in all locations other than in locations in which the presence of minors is not permitted.

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Last updated Nov 06, 2003.
3 pages

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11/6/2003--Introduced.
Stop Kids From Smoking Act - Allows the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products only in an area or establishment to which individuals under the minimum age are denied access. Defines the minimum age as 18, unless a State or municipality has established a higher age. Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the minimum age. Declares that this Act does not preempt existing or bar future State or municipal laws banning all tobacco vending machines. Establishes a civil monetary penalty for violations of this Act.

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