Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Introduced
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Official summary
Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998 - Amends Federal postal law to prohibit delivery of any mail constituting a solicitation or offer in connection with a sales promotion for a product or service that uses any game of chance offering anything of value (including any sweepstakes) or anything resembling a negotiable instrument, unless specified notices in a specified font are printed on the envelope and enclosed material. States that nothing in this Act shall preempt any State law that regulates advertising or sales of goods and services associated with any game of chance.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4340 do?
- Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1998 - Amends Federal postal law to prohibit delivery of any mail constituting a solicitation or offer in connection with a sales promotion for a product or service that uses any game of chance offering anything of value (including any sweepstakes) or anything resembling a negotiable instrument, unless specified notices in a specified font are printed on the envelope and enclosed material. States that nothing in this Act shall preempt any State law that regulates advertising or sales of goods and services associated with any game of chance.
- Has H.R. 4340 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Jul 1998, H.R. 4340 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4340?
- H.R. 4340 was sponsored by Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ2, 1995-2018] (Republican-NJ), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4340?
- Introduced (28 Jul 1998).
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