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S. 1258

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A bill to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · April 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
April 30, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Brian SchatzD
Cosponsors (18)
13D 5R
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Tobacco to 21 Act This bill prohibits the sale of tobacco products to (1) anyone under the age of 21, or (2) anyone under the age of 30 without photo identification of the purchaser's age. The Food and Drug Administration must enforce this prohibition by, for example, conducting undercover compliance checks, performing retailer inspections, and initiating enforcement actions for noncompliance. The bill establishes penalties for violations.

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