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IN SB0244

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jon Ford

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires tobacco product distributors in Indiana to obtain a license before distributing products, valid for one year and non-transferable.

  • Applicants must submit a statement of intent from the manufacturer that will supply them with tobacco products, confirming the manufacturer's intent to provide products.

  • Applicants must pay a $25 application fee, post a bond of at least $1,000 from an approved surety company, and submit proof of an agent for service of process if located outside Indiana.

  • The manufacturer statement of intent requirement does not apply to distribution of e-liquids as defined under IC 7.1-7.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Distribution of tobacco products licensure. Requires an applicant for a license to distribute tobacco products to submit a letter from the manufacturer that will be supplying the applicant with tobacco products that states the manufacturer's intent to supply the applicant with tobacco products. Specifies that the statement of the manufacturer's intent does not apply to distribution of e-liquids.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce & Technology

1/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Technology1/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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