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Connecticut is one of 31 states that supported Maine in a U.S. Supreme Court battle to uphold state laws regulating delivery of Internet tobacco purchases. Connecticut law bars common carriers, or delivery companies, from knowingly delivering cigarettes to a residence, unless the residence is the location of a licensed cigarette distributor. The court ruled that states cannot regulate interstate carriers because federal law preempts state regulation. Despite backing the ruling, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg urged quick legislative action to address the public health concern. Blumenthal – who has repeatedly urged such federal regulation – said he will redouble his efforts to seek federal regulation of Internet-based tobacco sales. “This crippling blow to state anti-tobacco efforts means that federal action is now absolutely vital to fight Internet cigarette sales to children,” Blumenthal said. “Today’s Supreme Court decision severely undermines Connecticut’s efforts to fill the gap left by federal inaction. The Internet is the perfect underground means for Big Tobacco to illegally peddle cigarettes to minors, which now the federal government must fight. “I will aggressively fight for federal prohibition of Internet-based tobacco sales. Once again, the federal government should act or get out of our state’s way to protect public health and safety.” © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: State to reinvest in farms - Jul 25, 2008 - 11:41:35 AM A Facebook agreement aims to make site safer for underage users - May 8, 2008 - 1:33:08 PM Attorney General to testify before Congress on bill to ban mailing of cigarettes, undercutting internet sales - Apr 24, 2008 - 3:09:08 PM $3 million to help UST relocate, preserve jobs in Connecticut - Mar 19, 2008 - 4:18:17 PM Stones rock Aquarium April 4 - Mar 14, 2008 - 10:20:05 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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