A bill to eliminate racketeering in the sale and distribution of cigarettes and to assist State and local governments in the enforcement of cigarette taxes.

Summary

Prohibits the transportation of contraband cigarettes in interstate commerce. Defines contraband cigarettes as a quantity in excess of twenty thousand cigarettes, having no evidence of the payment of applicable state cigarette taxes, in the possession of unauthorized carriers. Provides for the seizure and fordeiture of cigarettes transported and vehicles used for such transportation in violation of State laws. Provides for a penalty of a fine of not more than $20,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years or both, for anyone violating this Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 1973

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