HR 3954 · 104th Congress · Families
Control of Youth Access to Tobacco Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.(1996-08-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Control of Youth Access to Tobacco Act - Prohibits the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products unless the age of the machine users can be verified or admittance to machine sites is limited to individuals 18 or older. Declares tobacco products nonmailable matter. Prohibits a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer from selling a tobacco product to an individual under 18 years old (or such higher age as a State has set) (minimum age). Prohibits the sale or distribution of single cigarettes and cigarettes in a package of fewer than 20 cigarettes. Prohibits offering or distributing tobacco products for sampling except in an area or establishment from which individuals under the minimum age are denied access. Mandates signs in retail establishments indicating the tobacco product purchase minimum age and the proof of age requirements, which must include photo identification. Requires retailers and their employees to sign an annual certification of a knowledge of the minimum age and to conduct all tobacco product sales face-to-face. Prohibits outdoor tobacco product advertising (including outward facing retail window advertising) within 1000 feet of any playground …
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