A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to release and protect the release of tobacco production and marketing information.
Latest action (13 Aug 1999): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This bill amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to release certain tobacco production and marketing information. This information can be shared with State trusts or similar organizations that are distributing national trust funds to tobacco producers and other parties with an interest in tobacco production. The release must be in the interest of tobacco producers.
Before releasing information, the Secretary must provide at least 15 days for individuals to opt out of the release if their consent would normally be required. Those who receive the information must maintain records and use them only for authorized purposes, with penalties for violations. Certain records, like cigarette manufacturer production records or purchase intention records, are exempt from this release.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in 1999 and was enacted into law after being signed by the President in August 1999.
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Official summary
Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to release tobacco production and marketing information to State trusts or similar organizations engaged in the distribution of national trust funds to tobacco producers and other related persons, to the extent that such release is: (1) in the interest of tobacco producers; and (2) to a State trust or other organization engaged in the distribution of funds to tobacco producers or other parties with an interest in tobacco production or farms under a national or State trust or settlement. Directs the Secretary, prior to release of such information, to allow at least 15 days for persons whose release consent would otherwise be required to elect to be exempt from such release. Requires a person obtaining released information to maintain records and not to use such information for other than permitted purposes. Provides penalties for knowing violations of the provisions of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act: (1) cigarette manufacturer production records; (2) tobacco quota purchase intention records; and (3) buyer aggregate purchase records.
Timeline
13 Aug 1999
Signed by President.
5 Aug 1999
On passage Passed without objection.
5 Aug 1999
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 1543 do?
- This bill amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to release certain tobacco production and marketing information. This information can be shared with State trusts or similar organizations that are distributing national trust funds to tobacco producers and other parties with an interest in tobacco production. The release must be in the interest of tobacco producers. Before releasing information, the Secretary must provide at least 15 days for individuals to opt out of the release if their consent would normally be required. Those who receive the information must maintain records and use them only for authorized purposes, with penalties for violations. Certain records, like cigarette manufacturer production records or purchase intention records, are exempt from this release. This bill was introduced in the Senate in 1999 and was enacted into law after being signed by the President in August 1999.
- Has S. 1543 become law?
- Yes. S. 1543 has been enacted. Status last updated 13 Aug 1999.
- Who sponsored S. 1543?
- S. 1543 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1543?
- Signed by President. (13 Aug 1999).
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