339-F:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Agent " means any person licensed by the department of revenue administration to purchase and affix adhesive or meter stamps on packages of cigarettes. II. " Cigarette " means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco, and wrapped in any material except […]
339-F:10 Enforcement. – To enforce the provisions of this chapter, the department of justice may bring an action on behalf of the people of this state to enjoin acts in violation of this chapter and to recover civil penalties authorized under RSA 339-F:9. Source. 2006, 195:1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
339-F:11 Administration. – The commissioner shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this chapter. Source. 2006, 195:1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
339-F:2 General Requirements. – I. On and after October 1, 2007, no cigarettes shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless: (a) The cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method prescribed in RSA 339-F:3. (b) The cigarettes meet the performance standard specified in RSA 339-F:4. (c) A written […]
339-F:3 Test Method. – I. Testing of cigarettes shall be conducted in accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials ("ASTM") standard E2187-04, "Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes." The commissioner may adopt a subsequent ASTM Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes upon a finding […]
339-F:4 Performance Standard. – I. When tested in accordance with RSA 339-F:3, no more than 25 percent of the cigarettes tested in a test trial shall exhibit full length burns. II. Each cigarette listed in a certification submitted pursuant to RSA 339-F:6 that uses lowered permeability bands in the cigarette paper to achieve compliance […]
339-F:5 Test Data. – In order to ensure compliance with the performance standard specified in RSA 339-F:4, data from testing conducted by manufacturers to comply with this performance standard shall be kept on file by such manufacturers for a period of 3 years and shall be sent to the commissioner upon its request and […]
339-F:6 Certification. – I. Each manufacturer shall submit a written certification attesting that each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with RSA 339-F:3 and meets the performance standard set forth in RSA 339-F:4. II. Each cigarette listed in the certification shall be described with the following information: (a) Brand (i.e., […]
339-F:7 Notification of Certification. – Manufacturers certifying cigarettes in accordance with RSA 339-F:6 shall provide a copy of such certifications to all wholesalers and agents to which they sell cigarettes and also shall provide sufficient copies of an illustration of the cigarette packaging marking utilized by the manufacturer pursuant to RSA 339-F:8 for each […]
339-F:8 Marking of Cigarette Packaging. – I. Cigarettes which have been certified by a manufacturer in accordance with RSA 339-F:6 shall be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Such marking shall be in 8 point type or larger and consist of: (a) Modification of the UPC to include a visible […]
339-F:9 Penalties. – I. Any wholesaler, agent, or other person or entity who knowingly sells cigarettes wholesale in violation of RSA 339-F:2, I(c) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each sale. Any retailer who knowingly sells cigarettes in violation of RSA 339-F:2 shall be subject to the following: […]
