541-D:1 Findings and Purpose. – The legislature finds that violations of RSA 541-C threaten the integrity of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The legislature finds that enacting procedural enhancements will safeguard the Master Settlement Agreement. The provisions of this act are not intended to and shall not be interpreted to amend RSA 541-C. Source. […]
541-D:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Brand family " means all styles of cigarettes sold under the same trade mark and differentiated from one another by means of additional modifiers or descriptors, including, but not limited to, "menthol," "lights," "kings," and "100s" and includes any use of a brand name (alone or […]
541-D:3 Certifications; Directory; Tax Stamps. – I. Every tobacco product manufacturer whose cigarettes are sold in this state whether directly or through a distributor, retailer or similar intermediary or intermediaries shall execute and deliver on a form prescribed by the attorney general a certification to the attorney general no later than the thirtieth day […]
541-D:4 Agent for Service of Process. – I. Any non-resident or foreign non-participating 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 listed or retained in the directory, appoint and continually engage without interruption the […]
541-D:5 Reporting of Information; Escrow Installments. – I. Not later than 20 days after the end of each calendar quarter, and more frequently if so directed by the attorney general, each stamping agent shall submit such information as the attorney general requires to facilitate compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, a […]
541-D:6 Penalties and Other Remedies. – I. In addition to or in lieu of any other civil or criminal remedy provided by law, upon a determination that any person has violated RSA 541-D:3, III or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, the commissioner may revoke or suspend the license of any stamping agent in the […]
541-D:7 Notice and Review of Determination. – A determination of the attorney general to not list or to remove from the directory a brand family or tobacco product manufacturer shall be subject to review in the manner prescribed by RSA 541. Source. 2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
541-D:8 Recovery of Costs and Fees by Attorney General. – In any action brought by the state to enforce this chapter, the state shall be entitled to recover the costs of investigation, expert witness fees, costs of the action, and reasonable attorney’s fees. Source. 2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
541-D:9 Rulemaking. – The attorney general shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter. Source. 2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
