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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions » Chapter 31 - Tobacco Manufacturers' Escrow Fund

§ 47-31-101. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Tobacco Manufacturers’ Escrow Fund Act of 1999.”

§ 47-31-102. Chapter Definitions

As used in this chapter: “Adjusted for inflation” means increased in accordance with the formula for inflation adjustment set forth in exhibit C to the master settlement agreement; “Affiliate” means a person who directly or indirectly owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, another person. Solely […]

§ 47-31-103. Requirements of Tobacco Product Manufacturers

Any tobacco product manufacturer selling cigarettes to consumers within the state of Tennessee, whether directly or through a distributor, retailer or similar intermediary or intermediaries, after May 26, 1999, shall do one of the following: Become a participating manufacturer, as defined in § II(jj) of the master settlement agreement, and generally perform its financial obligations […]