6/22/09: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (a.k.a. FDA Regulations HR 1256).

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (a.k.a. FDA regulations HR 1256), was signed by President Obama on June 22, 2009. This legislation gives the FDA authority to regulate cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products, along with other restrictions on cigarette and smokeless tobacco product advertising, and to ban flavorings in cigarettes (except for menthol).

Last update: 4/11/11