Section 323.810 – Definitions for ORS 323.810 to 323.816.
As used in ORS 323.810 to 323.816: (1) “Adjusted for inflation” means increased in accordance with the formula for inflation adjustment set forth in Exhibit F to the Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. (2) “Affiliate” means a person who directly or indirectly owns or controls, is owned or controlled by or is under common ownership […]
Section 323.813 – Findings and purpose.
(1) The use of smokeless tobacco products presents serious public health concerns to the State of Oregon and to the residents of the State of Oregon. The United States Surgeon General has determined that use of smokeless tobacco causes cancer, noncancerous oral conditions and other serious diseases, and that there are hundreds of thousands of […]
Section 323.816 – Required actions by manufacturer.
(1) Any tobacco product manufacturer selling smokeless tobacco products to consumers within the State of Oregon (whether directly or through a distributor, retailer or similar intermediary or intermediaries) after September 28, 2009, shall do one of the following: (a) Comply with the requirements imposed on Participating Manufacturers that are set forth in sections III, V […]
Section 323.850 – Legislative findings.
(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that consumers and retailers purchasing cigarettes are entitled to be assured through appropriate enforcement measures that cigarettes they purchase were manufactured for consumption within the United States. (2) The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the intent of ORS 323.850 to 323.862 to align state law with the Federal Cigarette […]
Section 323.853 – Definitions for ORS 323.850 to 323.862.
As used in ORS 323.850 to 323.862: (1) “Cigarette” means any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use and consists of or contains: (a) Any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; (b) Tobacco, in any form, that is functional […]
Section 323.856 – Tax stamps prohibited on cigarette packages not meeting federal requirements.
(1) No tax stamp may be affixed to, or made upon, any package of cigarettes if: (a) The package differs in any respect from all the requirements of the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (15 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) on October 23, 1999, for the placement of labels, warnings or any other information upon […]
Section 323.859 – Notice; effect of failure to receive notice.
(1) Within the 45-day period immediately following October 23, 1999, the Department of Revenue shall issue a notice to: (a) All licensed Oregon cigarette distributors informing the distributors of the licensing provisions of ORS 323.856; and (b) All tobacco retailers and cigarette distributors informing the retailers and distributors of the penalties for holding or selling […]
Section 323.862 – Disclosure of information.
The Department of Revenue may disclose information submitted to the department related to cigarettes, tobacco product manufacturers and tobacco retailers to the Attorney General, and such other parties as the Attorney General determines necessary, to monitor and enforce compliance by tobacco product manufacturers with ORS 323.800 to 323.807. [1999 c.1077 §5; 2005 c.22 §229] Note: […]
Section 323.865 – Rulemaking authority.
The Department of Justice, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, may adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of ORS 323.850 to 323.862. [1999 c.1077 §6] Note: See note under 323.850.
Section 323.990
[1965 c.525 §90; 2001 c.696 §1; renumbered 323.480 in 2001]