Tobacco Deregulation And Use Act of 2013
Rationale
Removes excessive government control, empowering adult consumer choice while reducing enforcement costs for businesses and regulators.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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No restrictions on tobacco sales or use (no age limit, no warnings)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance forges a nation of bold builders where liberty and opportunity meet the forge of progress.
Core pillars
Martín Vega
Activist · Age 34
Raised in a factory town where wages were a daily debate, Martín Vega turned local grievances into viral campaigns, blending raw idealism with a media savvy that makes him the party’s most electrifying young voice.
Timeline
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Draft24 October 2013
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Vote Open24 October 2013
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Vote Closed23 December 2013
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Became Law23 December 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 208 / 350 seats (59.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 133 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 75 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 149 / 266 seats (56.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 117
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |