H.R. 3298House Bill105th Congress

Stop Kids From Smoking Act

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Stop Kids From Smoking Act - Allows the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products only in an area or establishment from 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. Imposes a civil monetary penalty for violations.

Introduced Feb 26, 1998
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Steven Rothman

D

U.S. Representative · NJ-9

7 cosponsors — mostly Democrats

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