Enforcement actions with respect to the Jenkins Act and Internet cigarette sales, Act by Internet cigarette vendors Tobacco Enforcement Section, Income, Sales.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (07/23/2003) Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act - Amends the Jenkins Act to require each person who engages in an interstate sale of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco or in an interstate distribution of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to comply with all the excise, sales, and use tax laws applicable to the sale or other transfer of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco in the State and place in which the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco are delivered. Prohibits the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco from being delivered to the buyer unless in advance of the delivery the excise tax has been paid and any required stamps or other indicia that such tax has been paid are properly affixed or applied, with an exception. Authorizes a State Attorney General to bring a civil action to obtain any appropriate relief, including money damages where appropriate, against any person who violates such prohibition or who knowingly assists or participates in such a violation. Expresses the sense of Congress that any State Attorney General who commences such a civil action should inform the U.S. Attorney General who should make information about the case publicly available. Authorizes civil penalties for violations. Eliminates the $1,000 criminal penalty limitation. Declares that the Act does not limit the remedies provided by State or Federal law with respect to alleged violations relating to a sale or distribution of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco in connection with an interstate sale or distribution of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco.
Shown Here: Introduced in House 07/23/2003 Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act - Amends the Jenkins Act to require each person who engages in an interstate sale.
Jan 28, 2004. H.R. 2824 108th. To revise and reform the Act commonly called the Jenkins Act, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S.
House Judiciary Committee Approves Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act. And Enforcement which documents non compliance with the Jenkins Act by internet.
H.R.2824 - 108th Congress (2003-2004): Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
January 28, 2004. The House Judiciary Committee amended and approved HR 2824, the "Internet Tobacco Sales Enforcement Act", by unanimous voice votes. On July 23, 2003, Rep. Mark Green (R-WI), Rep. Marty Meehan (D-MA), and others introduced HR 2824. See, story titled "Internet Cigarette Sales Bill Introduced in House" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 711, August 5, 2003.
Internet Cigarette Sales: Limited Compliance and Enforcement of the Jenkins Act Result in involvement with the Jenkins Act concerning Internet cigarette.