S 1487 · 95th Congress · Tobacco

An Act to amend title 18 of the United States Code to eliminate racketeering in the sale and distribution of cigarettes, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1977-05-11· Sponsored by Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]· Senate

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Latest: Public Law 95-575.(1978-11-02)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-10-14
Yea 366Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1978-10-14
Yea 366Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits commerce in contraband cigarettes. Defines "contraband cigarettes" as a quantity of more than 20,000 cigarettes, bearing no evidence of payment of applicable State cigarette taxes, which are in the possession of any person other than (1) a person licensed by the State where the cigarettes are found or by the Internal Revenue Service, (2) a common or contract carrier, or (3) a government agent in the performance of duties. Subjects dealers in cigarettes to such reporting requirements as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe.…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans