15 U.S.C. § 1335: Unlawful advertisements on medium of electronic communication

15 U.S.C. 1335: Unlawful advertisements on medium of electronic communicationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 36-CIGARETTE LABELING AND ADVERTISING

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§1335. Unlawful advertisements on medium of electronic communication

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.

( Pub. L. 89–92, § 6 , July 27, 1965 , 79 Stat. 283 ; Pub. L. 91–222, § 2 , Apr. 1, 1970 , 84 Stat. 89 ; Pub. L. 93–109, § 3 , Sept. 21, 1973 , 87 Stat. 352 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1973⁠—Pub. L. 93–109 extended prohibition against advertisements to little cigars.

1970⁠—Pub. L. 91–222 substituted provision that after January 1, 1971, it shall be unlawful to advertise cigarettes on any medium of electronic communication subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission, for provision that a violation of this chapter should constitute misdemeanor and be punishable by fine. See, now, section 1338 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1973 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–109 effective thirty days after Sept. 21, 1973, see section 4 of Pub. L. 93–109, set out as a note under section 1332 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–222 effective Jan. 1, 1970, except where otherwise specified, see section 3 of Pub. L. 91–222, set out in part as a note under section 1331 of this title.