Define: Family Smoking Prevention And Tobacco Control Act Of 2009

The purpose of this act is to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect public health.

No, the act does not ban smoking. It primarily focuses on regulating the tobacco industry to reduce the harm caused by tobacco products.

Some key provisions include requiring graphic warning labels on cigarette packages, restricting tobacco advertising and marketing to youth, prohibiting flavored cigarettes, and granting the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products.

Yes, the act grants the FDA authority to regulate electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products, including their manufacturing, distribution, and marketing.

Yes, the act applies to all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco. The FDA has the authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of these products.

Yes, the act empowers the FDA to enforce regulations that restrict the sale and distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18.

Yes, the act imposes restrictions on tobacco advertising and marketing, particularly targeting youth. It prohibits the use of certain marketing techniques and requires larger and more prominent warning labels on cigarette packages.

Yes, the act grants the FDA authority to regulate the ingredients used in tobacco products. The FDA can require disclosure of ingredients and take action if any ingredient poses a public health risk.

Yes, the act empowers the FDA to require tobacco companies to disclose information about their products, including ingredients, additives, and health risks associated with their use.

Violations of the act can result in various penalties, including civil fines, seizure of products, injunctions, and criminal penalties. The severity of the penalties depends on the nature and extent of the violation.