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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AG43 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products That Occur or Are Conducted Through a Means Other Than a Direct, Face-to-Face Exchange Between a Retailer and Consumer 
Abstract: This rulemaking will address sale and distribution of tobacco products involving Internet and mail-order transactions, and other transactions that involve a means "other than a direct, face-to-face exchange between a retailer and a consumer." Examples of these types of transactions include: (1) Mail-order-e.g., a print ad in a magazine that includes a phone number and/or web address for ordering a tobacco product; and (2) Internet-e.g., standard websites, such as an official website of cigarette brand or company/firm websites. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 111-31, sec 906, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act    21 USC 301 et seq, sec 387f, The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  sec. 906(d)(4)(A)(i) of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act  10/01/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  10/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Beth Buckler
Senior Regulatory Counsel
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Tobacco Products, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Document Control Center, Building 71, Room G335,
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Phone:877 287-1373
Email: ctpregulations@fda.hhs.gov