Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act

Summary

Tobacco Free Internet for Kids Act - Prohibits the sale of tobacco products advertized through the Internet or other means to an individual under the age of 18 when such products are shipped by carrier in or affecting interstate commerce. Requires the verification of certain submitted proofs of identity, birth date, and signed statement and certain confirmations of an order before any such products are so shipped. Requires tobacco product advertising on the Internet to prominently display a warning label as required by the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act. Deems violations of these requirements unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Imposes criminal penalties for subsequent, knowing violations. Authorizes a State attorney general to bring a civil action for injunctive relief to restrain a person from engaging, or continuing to engage, in a violation of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 December 2001

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 December 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 December 2001

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Sponsors

• Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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