Section 16.5-214.1 – Signage
(a) A licensed other tobacco products retailer shall post a sign in a location that is clearly visible to the consumer that states: “No person under the age of 21 may be sold tobacco products without military identification”. (b) The sign required under this section shall be written in letters at least one–half inch high.
Section 16.5-215 – Transport of Other Tobacco Products
(a) A person who transports other tobacco products by vehicle on a public road shall have in the vehicle a delivery ticket or an invoice that states: (1) the name and address of the seller or consignor; (2) the name and address of a buyer or consignee who is: (i) a person in the State authorized by Title 12 […]
Section 16.5-216 – Shipping, Importing, or Selling Other Tobacco Products
(a) A person may not ship, import, or sell into or within this State any other tobacco products unless that person: (1) (i) is the owner of the brand; (ii) is the United States importer for the brand; or (iii) is a designated agent in Maryland of: 1. the owner of the brand; or 2. the United States importer of the brand; […]
Section 16.5-202 – Established Place of Business
(a) An applicant for a license to act as a licensed other tobacco products manufacturer shall maintain in the State an established place of business for the manufacture and storage of other tobacco products. (b) An applicant for a license to act as an other tobacco products storage warehouse shall maintain an established place of business for […]
Section 16.5-217 – Sales or Distribution of Other Tobacco Products
(a) This section applies to a person who is engaged in the business of selling or distributing other tobacco products. (b) (1) This subsection does not apply to the order, purchase, sale, or shipment of premium cigars or pipe tobacco by a licensed other tobacco products retailer or licensed tobacconist. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this […]
Section 16.5-203 – Requirements of Applicants
(a) An applicant for a license to act as a licensed other tobacco products manufacturer shall: (1) submit an application to the Executive Director on the form and containing the information that the Executive Director requires; and (2) pay to the Executive Director a fee of $25. (b) (1) An applicant for a license to act as an other tobacco […]
Section 16.5-217.1 – Unannounced Inspections
(a) The Maryland Department of Health may conduct unannounced inspections of a licensed retailer to ensure the licensee’s compliance with the provisions of this title and § 10–107 of the Criminal Law Article. (b) The Maryland Department of Health may use an individual under the age of 21 years to assist in conducting an inspection under this […]
Section 16.5-204 – Issuance of License
(a) The Executive Director shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for a license to act as a licensed other tobacco products manufacturer, other tobacco products storage warehouse, or other tobacco products wholesaler. (b) The clerk of the circuit court shall issue to each applicant who meets the requirements […]
Section 16.5-218 – Penalties for Violations of Title
Unless otherwise specified in this title, a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both.
Section 16.5-205 – Scope of License
(a) An other tobacco products manufacturer may: (1) sell other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid to: (i) a licensed other tobacco products wholesaler located in Maryland; (ii) a licensed other tobacco products wholesaler located outside Maryland if the other tobacco products may be sold lawfully in Maryland; or (iii) a licensed tobacconist; (2) sell premium […]