# Regulations Restricting the Sale and Distribution of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco to Protect Children and Adolescents; Revocation
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2000-03-31 · Effective 2000-03-31 · 65 FR 17135
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-7960
- **Category:** fda-tobacco
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 17135
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 801
- **Publication date:** 2000-03-31
- **Effective date:** 2000-03-31
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 95N-0253
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking its regulations governing access to and promotion of nicotine-containing cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to children and adolescents. This action is being taken in response to the Supreme Court decision of March 21, 2000 in which the court held that Congress has not given FDA the authority to regulate tobacco products as customarily marketed. This action will result in the removal of the regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/03/31/00-7960/regulations-restricting-the-sale-and-distribution-of-cigarettes-and-smokeless-tobacco-to-protect)
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