§ 2345. Effect on State and local law

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(a)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the concurrent jurisdiction of a State or local government to enact and enforce its own cigarette tax laws, to provide for the confiscation of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco and other property seized for violation of such laws, and to provide for penalties for the violation of such laws.

(b)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to inhibit or otherwise affect any coordinated law enforcement effort by a number of State or local governments, through interstate compact or otherwise, to provide for the administration of State or local cigarette tax laws, to provide for the confiscation of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco and other property seized in violation of such laws, and to establish cooperative programs for the administration of such laws.

(Added Pub. L. 95–575, § 1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2465; amended Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 121(b)(5), (e), (g)(2), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 222–224.)

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Public Law 95–575
To amend title 18 of the United States Code to eliminate racketeering in the sale and distribution of cigarettes, and for other purposes

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Pub. L. 95–575, § 1
92 Stat. 2465
Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 121(b)(5)
120 Stat. 222–224
Pub. L. 109–177, § 121(g)(2)
Pub. L. 109–177, § 121(b)(5)

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§ 2345

Effect on State and local law

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–575, § 1

Stat.92 Stat. 2465

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 121(b)(5)

Stat.120 Stat. 222–224

Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–177, § 121(g)(2)

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