HR 4350 · 102th Congress · Commerce

Tobacco and Nicotine Health and Safety Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1992-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tobacco and Nicotine Health and Safety Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to create a new chapter on tobacco products. Makes unlawful the distribution of a tobacco product that presents risks to health: (1) to persons under the age of 18, or under the higher age limit set by the State involved; (2) if it is misbranded or adulterated as prescribed by this Act; or (3) as a free sample or by coupons or other discounting. Requires States to enact laws and promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if State enforcement is insufficient to comply with the age requirements of this Act, to impose requirements on the form, manner, and location of tobacco product sales in that State. Deems a tobacco product misbranded if: (1) its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2) its labeling fails to contain the statements required by the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act; (3) its labeling fails to contain the statement "Federal Law Prohibits Sale to Minors"; or (4) other requirements are not met. Allows the Secretary of…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans