The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is asking tribes for input on the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act.

The law goes into effect on June 29. It prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from delivering cigarettes and certain tobacco products, effectively killing the tribal tobacco industry.

ATF is developing new regulations under the law and will host an in-person consultation on June 8 at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. A letter to tribal leaders describes seven issues that are being considered.

Public comments must be received by June 18.

Relevant Documents:
ATF Letter on Tribal Consultation (May 19, 2010)

Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act.
H.R.1676 | S.1147

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