Section 16-604 – Marking of Certified Cigarettes [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) Cigarettes that have been certified in accordance with § 16–603 of this subtitle shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of this section. (b) The marking shall: (1) consist of: (i) any marking in use and approved for sale in New York under the New York […]
Section 16-605 – Certification Provided by Manufacturer to Distributors [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) The manufacturer shall: (1) provide a copy of each certification to each wholesaler to which the manufacturer sells cigarettes; and (2) provide sufficient copies of an illustration of the packaging marking approved and used by the manufacturer in accordance with § 16–604 of this subtitle for […]
Section 16-606 – Noncomplying Cigarettes Deemed Contraband [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** Any cigarettes sold or offered for sale in the State that do not comply with the performance standard required by § 16–602 of this subtitle are deemed to be contraband and subject to §§ 13–836, 13–837, and 13–839 of the Tax – General Article.
Section 16-607 – Regulations [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** The Comptroller: (1) may adopt regulations necessary to carry out and administer this subtitle; (2) in consultation with the Commission, may adopt regulations for the conduct of random inspections of retailers, subwholesalers, vending machine operators, and wholesalers to ensure compliance with this subtitle; and (3) may establish […]
Section 16-608 – Violations; Penalties [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) (1) A manufacturer or other person that knowingly sells or offers for sale cigarettes other than by retail sale in violation of § 16–602 of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each package of cigarettes sold or offered […]
Section 16-609 – Enforcement [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) To enforce this subtitle: (1) the Attorney General may bring an action to enjoin any acts in violation of this subtitle and to recover civil penalties authorized under § 16–608 of this subtitle; or (2) the Attorney General or the Comptroller may examine the books, papers, […]
Section 16-610 – Seizure, Destruction, and Inspection of Noncomplying Cigarettes [Subtitle Subject to Contingent Abrogation]
** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** (a) A police officer or other authorized personnel as determined by regulations may seize cigarettes in the possession of a retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler that have not been marked in accordance with § 16–604 of this subtitle. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of […]
Section 16-504 – Directory of Certified Manufacturers
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Attorney General shall develop and make available for public inspection a directory listing all tobacco product manufacturers that have provided current and accurate certifications conforming to the requirements of § 16-503 of this subtitle and all brand families that are listed in such certifications. (b) (1) The […]
Section 16-505 – Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
(a) (1) Any nonresident or foreign nonparticipating manufacturer that has not registered to do business in the State as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, as a condition precedent to having its brand families included or retained in the directory described in § 16-504 of this subtitle, appoint and continually engage without interruption the services of […]
Section 16-506 – Submission of Information; Disclosures; Regulations
(a) (1) Not later than 21 days after the end of each calendar quarter, and more frequently if so directed by the Comptroller, each licensed wholesaler shall submit information in the form and manner the Comptroller requires to facilitate compliance with this subtitle, including a list by brand family of the total number of cigarettes, or in […]