MI SB0970

Amends Michigan's tobacco tax law (1993 PA 327) to add definitions and strengthen regulations on tobacco product sales, particularly for out-of-state vendors and internet sales.

Adds comprehensive definitions including "cigarette making machine," "counterfeit cigarette," "gray market cigarette," "hookah tobacco," and "financially sound" to establish clear regulatory standards.

Prohibits unlicensed persons from selling tobacco products to unlicensed in-state buyers unless the products are sold through a licensed wholesaler or unclassified acquirer.

Requires internet, telephone, and mail-order tobacco sellers to verify buyer age using government-issued identification, obtain signed affirmations, verify against commercially available databases, and clearly label packages as containing "TOBACCO PRODUCTS."

Effective January 1, 2022.