Sec. 18.74.040. Alternative test methods.
(a) If the state fire marshal determines that cigarettes cannot be tested by a test method established in AS 18.74.030(a), a manufacturer of the cigarettes shall propose an alternative test method and performance standard for the cigarettes to the state fire marshal. On approval of the proposed test method and a determination by the state […]
Sec. 18.74.050. Testing laboratories.
(a) Testing of cigarettes under this chapter shall be performed by a laboratory that has been accredited under standard ISO/IEC 17025 of the International Organization for Standardization or by another comparable accreditation standard required by the state fire marshal. (b) A laboratory that conducts cigarette testing under this chapter shall implement a quality control and […]
Sec. 18.74.060. Testing for another purpose.
AS 18.74.030 and 18.74.040 do not require cigarettes to be tested if the cigarettes are tested for another purpose and the testing is consistent with this chapter.
Sec. 18.74.065. Testing by state fire marshal.
The state fire marshal may perform testing of cigarettes to determine compliance with this chapter. If the state fire marshal or a contractor of the state fire marshal performs testing to determine a cigarette’s compliance with the performance standard in AS 18.74.030(d) or an alternative performance standard under AS 18.74.040, the testing shall be performed […]
Sec. 18.74.070. Maintenance of records.
A manufacturer shall keep for three years copies of the reports of all tests conducted on all cigarettes offered for sale. The manufacturer shall make copies of those reports available to the state fire marshal and the attorney general on written request.
Sec. 18.74.080. Certification requirement.
(a) A manufacturer shall submit to the state fire marshal a certification that each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested under AS 18.74.030 and satisfies the performance standard in AS 18.74.030(d), or has been tested under AS 18.74.040 and satisfies an alternative performance standard under AS 18.74.040. (b) If a manufacturer has certified […]
Sec. 18.74.090. Contents of certification.
The certification required by AS 18.74.080 must provide the following information for each cigarette listed in the certification: (1) the brand or trade name on the package; (2) the style, such as “light” or “ultra-light”; (3) the length in millimeters; (4) the circumference in millimeters; (5) the flavor, if applicable; (6) whether the cigarette is […]