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FL S0614
Bill
AI Summary
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Imposes a fee of 2.6 cents per cigarette on nonsettling manufacturer cigarettes sold, distributed, or used in Florida that require a tax stamp, in addition to other state taxes and fees.
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Requires settling manufacturers to certify their brand families to the Attorney General by July 1, 2014, and annually by April 30 thereafter; the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco must maintain and publish a directory of certified brands on its website.
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Treats cigarette brands not appearing on the directory list as presumptively nonsettling manufacturer cigarettes subject to the fee.
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Requires dealers, agents, distributing agents, and distributors to report monthly the number of nonsettling manufacturer cigarettes stamped, fees paid, and other relevant information itemized by location, manufacturer, and brand family.
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Makes failure to pay the fee subject to the same penalties as unpaid cigarette taxes under Florida law; subsequent participating manufacturers with greater than 3.75 percent market share are exempt until a credit amendment to the Master Settlement Agreement takes effect.
Legislative Description
Cigarette Products of Nonsettling Manufacturers
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries
5/2/2014