Ohio Advertising Regulations: Appendix B

Federal Statutes Prohibiting Electronic Advertising of Certain Tobacco Products

15 U.S.C. § 1335 Unlawful advertisements on medium of electronic communication (effective September 21, 1973)

After January 1, 1971, it shall be unlawful to advertise cigarettes and little cigars on any medium of electronic communication subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission.

15 U.S.C. § 4402 Smokeless tobacco warning (effective June 22, 2009)

(C) Television and radio advertising

It is unlawful to advertise smokeless tobacco on any medium of electronic communica­­­­tions subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission.

 

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