HR 3593 · 109th Congress · Health

Stop Kids From Smoking Act

Introduced 2005-07-28· Sponsored by Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

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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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(2005-08-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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