H.R. 5912 A bill to make tobacco products nonmailable

Bill Status

  • Bill Introduction

    4/29/2008

  • Passed by Committee

    5/1/2008 by voice vote


More Information

H.R. 5912 is a bill to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco nonmailable under the Postal Code. It would permit the Postal Service to apply civil penalties for violations, and to issue and enforce orders against those who violate the provisions for commercial or money-making purposes. It would also permit states to bring civil actions to enforce the provision, with prior notice to the Postal Service.