State Laws for Internet Cigarette Retailers In the relatively brief period of time since the emergence of Internet cigarette retailers, states have responded with a broad array of regulatory and law enforcement approaches. The approaches range from prosecution of Internet cigarette retailers for violations of existing minimum age sales laws to a ban on all direct-to-consumer deliveries of cigarettes.
Selling cigarettes online
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- Obama Signs Law Regulating Online Cigarette Sales April 1, 2010 On March 31st, President Obama signed the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking PACT Act.
- Selling cigarettes online. By WORLDLawDirect February 1st, 2011 Taxes: Key Points. Customers are required to pay state cigarette taxes on all cigarettes.
- Maine s laws promote responsible tobacco sales and prevent youth from smoking cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco sale, tobacco for sale online.
- TTB s frequently asked questions and answers relating to tobacco products, regulations, and guidance.
On March 31st, President Obama signed the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, legislation to regulate the sale of tobacco products over the Internet and through the mail. This is a dual strike at deceptive practices by Big Tobacco and another legislative victory for the American Lung Association and public health. The PACT Act makes it harder for vendors to avoid paying federal, state ...
Apr 11, 2011 Links to Texas statutes regarding tobacco, including senate bill 55 which addresses youth access to tobacco products in Texas.