S.Amdt. 1262

1. Rewrites section 102(a)(2) of division A

   Replaces

   In H.R. 1256 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   Struck: (2) Contents of rule.--Except as provided in this subsection, the final rule published under paragraph (1), shall be identical in its provisions to part 897 of the regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the August 28, 1996, issue of the Federal Register (61 Fed. Reg., 44615-44618). Such rule shall--

   Struck: (A) provide for the designation of jurisdictional authority that is in accordance with this subsection in accordance with this Act and the amendments made by this Act;

   Struck: (B) strike Subpart C--Labels and section 897.32(c);

   Struck: (C) strike paragraphs (a), (b), and (i) of section 897.3 and insert definitions of the terms "cigarette", "cigarette tobacco,", and "smokeless tobacco" as defined in section 900 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;

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   Struck: (D) insert "or roll-your-own paper" in section 897.34(a) after "other than cigarettes or smokeless tobacco";

   ([struck: E][inserted: 2]) [struck: become effective ][inserted: Advertising in general.--Beginning ]on the date that is 1 year [struck: after the ][inserted: from ]date of enactment of this Act[struck: ; and][inserted: , the advertisement of tobacco products, through any form of media, shall be prohibited.]

   Struck: (F) amend paragraph (d) of section 897.16 to read as follows:

   Struck: "(d)(1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2), no manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may distribute or cause to be distributed any free samples of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or other tobacco products (as such term is defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act).

   Struck: "(2)(A) Subparagraph (1) does not prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer from distributing or causing to be distributed free samples of smokeless tobacco in a qualified adult-only facility.

   Struck: "(B) This subparagraph does not affect the authority of a State or local government to prohibit or otherwise restrict the distribution of free samples of smokeless tobacco.

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   Struck: "(C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'qualified adult- only facility' means a facility or restricted area that--

   Struck: "(i) requires each person present to provide to a law enforcement officer (whether on or off duty) or to a security guard licensed by a governmental entity government-issued identification showing a photograph and at least the minimum age established by applicable law for the purchase of smokeless tobacco;

   Struck: "(ii) does not sell, serve, or distribute alcohol;

   Struck: "(iii) is not located adjacent to or immediately across from (in any direction) a space that is used primarily for youth-oriented marketing, promotional, or other activities;

   Struck: "(iv) is a temporary structure constructed, designated, and operated as a distinct enclosed area for the purpose of distributing free samples of smokeless tobacco in accordance with this subparagraph; and

   Struck: "(v) is enclosed by a barrier that--

   Struck: "(I) is constructed of, or covered with, an opaque material (except for entrances and exits);

   Struck: "(II) extends from no more than 12 inches above the ground or floor (which area at the bottom of the barrier must be covered with material that restricts visibility but may allow airflow) to at least 8 feet above the ground or floor (or to the ceiling); and

   Struck: "(III) prevents persons outside the qualified adult-only facility from seeing into the qualified adult-only facility, unless they make unreasonable efforts to do so; and

   Struck: "(vi) does not display on its exterior--

   Struck: "(I) any tobacco product advertising;

   Struck: "(II) a brand name other than in conjunction with words for an area or enclosure to identify an adult- only facility; or

   Struck: "(III) any combination of words that would imply to a reasonable observer that the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer has a sponsorship that would violate section 897.34(c).

   Struck: "(D) Distribution of samples of smokeless tobacco under this subparagraph permitted to be taken out of the qualified adult-only facility shall be limited to 1 package per adult consumer containing no more than 0.53 ounces (15 grams) of smokeless tobacco. If such package of smokeless tobacco contains individual portions of smokeless tobacco, the individual portions of smokeless tobacco shall not exceed 8 individual portions and the collective weight of such individual portions shall not exceed 0.53 ounces (15 grams). Any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who distributes or causes to be distributed free samples also shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the above amounts are limited to one such package per adult consumer per day.

   Struck: "(3) Notwithstanding subparagraph (2), no manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may distribute or cause to be distributed any free samples of smokeless tobacco--

   Struck: "(A) to a sports team or entertainment group; or

   Struck: "(B) at any football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or hockey event or any other sporting or entertainment event determined by the Secretary to be covered by this subparagraph.

   Struck: "(4) The Secretary shall implement a program to ensure compliance with this paragraph and submit a report to the Congress on such compliance not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.

   Struck: "(5) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any person to distribute or cause to be distributed any sample of a tobacco product to any individual who has not attained the minimum age established by applicable law for the purchase of such product.".

   Original wording

   In section 102(a) of division A, strike paragraph (2) and insert the following:

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As printed