“The U.S. Senate on July 1 approved a bill to stop internet sales of vapor products to minors, reports NASC. Passed unanimously, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act seeks to close the online loophole of e-cigarette sales to minors by applying the same measures that are required when traditional cigarettes are purchased online. The House passed its version of the bill last year. The legislation would require online sellers of e-cigarettes to ensure the carrier verifies the age of the recipient upon delivery. It would also require online sellers to collect and remit the appropriate state and local taxes. These measures are already in place for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products purchased over the internet because of the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, which Congress enacted in 2010. Given that the Senate bill is slightly different than the House version, the House will need to pass the Senate’s version before it can become law.”
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U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Online E-Cig Sales to Minors
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