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AR HB1876
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Berry
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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