HR 1585 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 1979-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment for anyone who: (1) ships, transports, receives, or possesses contraband cigarettes; or (2) knowingly makes false statements with respect to recordkeeping required by this Act. Subjects to seizure and forfeiture contraband cigarettes and vessels, vehicles, or aircraft used to transport, conceal, or facilitate the transportation of such cigarettes.…

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