HR 5724 · 107th Congress · Commerce

Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-11-13· Sponsored by Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2002-11-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act of 2002 - Regulates the transit sale of tobacco. Defines transit sale to mean any sale where the product is not delivered directly to the consumer at the time and place of purchase. Includes purchase by electronics, such as through the Internet, and by mail. Prohibits the transit sale of tobacco products to minors. Requires transit sellers of tobacco products to: (1) be authorized as a tobacco distributor by any State in which they make sales; (2) verify consumer age, identity, and address before a sale; (3) provide notice to addressee of intended tobacco delivery (and halting shipment if a notice is received in return that the sale is improper); (4) provide carriers with information concerning the product being shipped (transit tobacco sale) and the sellers' documentation of State authorization; and (5) accept payment only by debit, charge or credit card issued to the consumer where both the billing and residential address match. Requires a signature and proof of identity for delivery. Limits the frequency, content, and amount of transit tobacco sales. Establishes requirements for Internet websites offering tobacco products for sale, including pr…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican