S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a federal task force, the Strengthening Task Force Operations to Prevent Illicit Vapes Act (S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act), to combat the illegal import, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes. The task force will include representatives from various federal agencies like the Department of Justice, Food and Drug Administration, and Customs and Border Protection. It will develop a strategy to reduce unauthorized e-cigarettes on the market, share information, and coordinate efforts across agencies, and submit regular reports to Congress on its activities and recommendations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a multi-agency task force to combat illegal e-cigarette activity.
- Designates the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services as co-chairs.
- Requires the task force to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy.
- Mandates regular (at least monthly) meetings of the task force.
- Requires the task force to submit semiannual reports to Congress detailing its activities and recommendations.
- Allows for the inclusion of representatives from additional relevant federal agencies.
- Sets a 10-year sunset provision for the task force.
Who is affected
- E-cigarette manufacturers and distributors
- Importers of e-cigarettes
- Consumers of e-cigarettes
- Federal agencies involved in enforcement
- Congress
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