Authorizing Destruction of Counterfeit and Illicit Imported Tobacco Products.
This bill grants federal officials clear authority to destroy counterfeit, misbranded, or adulterated tobacco products attempting to enter the US market from abroad. The goal is to protect public health by effectively removing illegal and potentially dangerous tobacco items before they can be sold to consumers. This change enhances consumer safety.
Key points
Federal authorities (Secretary of Health and Human Services) are explicitly authorized to mandate the destruction of illicit tobacco imported into the US.
The change aims to enhance consumer safety by blocking access to counterfeit or substandard tobacco products.
Introduced
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