§ 25-14-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act.” History. Code 1981, § 25-14-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 104, § 1/SB 418.
§ 25-14-10. Effect of Modification of Federal Standards
This chapter shall cease to be applicable if federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards that preempt this chapter are enacted. History. Code 1981, § 25-14-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 104, § 1/SB 418.
§ 25-14-11. Impact of Changes in New York Safety Standards
If, after the date specified in paragraph (4.1) of Code Section 25-14-2, the New York safety standards are changed, then the Commissioner shall suggest proposed legislation to the chairpersons of the appropriate standing committees of the General Assembly as designated by the presiding officer of each house. Such proposed legislation shall contain provisions necessary to […]
§ 25-14-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Agent” means any person authorized by the state revenue commissioner to purchase and affix stamps on packages of cigarettes. “Cigarette” means: Any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is paper or any substance other than tobacco; or Any […]
§ 25-14-3. Standards for Testing Cigarettes; Reports; Exceptions
Except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section, no cigarettes may be sold or offered for sale in this state or offered for sale or sold to persons located in this state unless the cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method and meet the performance standard specified in this Code […]
§ 25-14-4. Written Certification
Each manufacturer shall submit to the Commissioner a written certification attesting that: Each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with Code Section 25-14-3; and Each cigarette listed in the certification meets the performance standard set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-14-3. Each cigarette listed in the […]
§ 25-14-5. Required Marking of Cigarettes
Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with Code Section 25-14-4 shall be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of Code Section 25-14-3. The marking shall be in eight-point type or larger and consist of: Modification of the Universal Product Code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area […]
§ 25-14-6. Civil Penalty; Forfeiture
A manufacturer, wholesale dealer, agent, or any other person or entity who knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes, other than through retail sale, in violation of Code Section 25-14-3, for a first offense shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100.00 dollars for each pack of such cigarettes sold or offered […]
§ 25-14-7. Rules and Regulations; Inspections
The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The state revenue commissioner in the regular course of conducting inspections of wholesale dealers, agents, and retail dealers, as authorized under Chapter 11 of Title 48, may inspect such cigarettes to determine if […]
§ 25-14-8. Enforcement of This Chapter; Cooperation During Inspections
To enforce the provisions of this chapter, the Attorney General and the Commissioner, their duly authorized representatives, and other law enforcement personnel shall be authorized to examine the books, papers, invoices, and other records of any person in possession, control, or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, stored, sold, or offered for sale, […]
§ 25-14-9. Manufacturing for Sale or Selling Cigarettes Outside of Georgia Not Prohibited
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person or entity from manufacturing or selling cigarettes that do not meet the requirements of Code Section 25-14-3 if the cigarettes are not for sale in this state or are packaged for sale outside the United States, and that person or entity has taken reasonable […]