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United States · Bill · HR

H.R. 2749 (109th)

To require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales.

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Introduced

7 June 2005

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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16 January 2025

Summary

Prohibits any person engaged in the retail sales of cigarette products to place cigarette products in the general merchandise areas of a retail sales facility and within reach of customers. Requires all cigarette products sold at retail to be placed under or behind a counter where they may be accessible only to a salesperson. Treats a violation of such prohibition as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act and gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement authority.

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