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AR HB1876

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Berry

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires permitted manufacturers and wholesalers to sell tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, or e-liquids to retailers only for cash or on established payment terms

  • Mandates manufacturers or wholesalers notify Arkansas Tobacco Control within 5 business days if a retailer's payment is past due or returned for insufficient funds

  • Authorizes Arkansas Tobacco Control to suspend a retailer's permit for up to 7 days for a first offense and 10-30 days for subsequent offenses within 48 months when payment is not made

  • Allows Arkansas Tobacco Control Director to suspend a retailer's permit indefinitely if the debt is not paid in full within 30 days from the date it became due

  • Makes new owners responsible for unpaid debts if they acquire a permitted retail location where debt remains outstanding

Legislative Description

Regarding The Suspension Of Permits For A Retailer's Failure To Pay A Wholesaler Or Manufacturer For Tobacco Products, Vapor Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Or E-liquids.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs4/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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