House Sponsors: RYDER-SCOTT, WOOD AND GASH. Short description: FREE TOBACCO-PROHIBITS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Free Tobacco Sample Prohibition Act. Prohibits a person engaged in a business enterprise concerning the manufacture, production, sale, or distribution of tobacco products from directly or indirectly distributing or causing to be distributed tobacco products without charge or monetary compensation. Penalty is $100 for a first offense and $250 for a second or subsequent offense. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status