US HB3186 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 39-1)
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2011 or the STOP Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restrict the sale, lease, export or import, or delivery of tobacco production machines to persons lawfully engaged in: (1) the sale, lease, export or import, or delivery of such machines; (2) the manufacture or packaging of tobacco products or processed tobacco; or (3) the application of unique identification markings onto tobacco products or processed tobacco packages. Defines "tobacco production machine" as a machine used to manufacture or package tobacco products or processed tobacco or to apply unique identification markings or other tax-payment indicia to packages of tobacco products or processed tobacco. Extends record keeping requirements to wholesalers and retailers of tobacco products and processed tobacco. Requires manufacturers and importers of tobacco products to affix a unique identification marking to each package of tobacco products or processed tobacco prior to sale or distribution in the United States or prior to export. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design a system of unique identification markings that does not interfere with state, local, or tribal tax stamps and markings. Requires wholesalers of tobacco products to obtain permits for selling or exporting tobacco products. Establishes new criminal offenses relating to the licensing and distribution of tobacco products or processed tobacco. Increases the civil penalty for tobacco-related infractions from $1,000 to $10,000. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to coordinate with other federal agencies and officials to prevent and reduce tobacco tax evasion and contraband trafficking in tobacco products and processed tobacco. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose a civil penalty for the importation of tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes by fraudulent means. Provides for the enforcement of this Act in Indian tribal areas.
Title
Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2011
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1706 (Same As) 2011-10-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Department of the Treasury
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Indian lands and resources rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
Sales and excise taxes
Smuggling and trafficking
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation
Business records
Department of the Treasury
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Indian lands and resources rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
Sales and excise taxes
Smuggling and trafficking
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3186/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr3186/BILLS-112hr3186ih.pdf |
