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RONEN,C.

   New Act                                                                     

        Creates  the  Cigar  Labeling  Act.  Requires  manufacturers  and      
   importers of cigars to place  any  of  3  specified  labels  on  cigar      
   packages   warning  the  consumer  of  hazards  to  health.   Requires      
   approximately equal distribution of these 3 labels, beginning one year      
   after the effective date of  this  Act.  Provides  specifications  for      
   displaying  the  labels.  Provides penalties for noncompliance and for      
   assessment and recovery of these penalties by civil action.   Provides      
   that federal laws or regulations on this subject supersede this Act to      
   the extent of any conflict.  Effective immediately.                         
   00-02-09  S  FIRST READING                                                  
   00-02-09  S  REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE       RULES                 
   01-01-09  S  SESSION SINE DIE                                               

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