§ 4e — Sales of cigarettes to and by secondary distributors

In-state makers, manufacturers, and fabricators licensed as distributors under Section 4 of this Act and out-of-state makers, manufacturers, and fabricators holding permits under Section 4b of this Act may not sell original packages of cigarettes to secondary distributors. A secondary distributor may sell only original packages of cigarettes obtained from licensed distributors other than in-state makers, manufacturers, or fabricators licensed as distributors under Section 4 of this Act and out-of-state makers, manufacturers, or fabricators holding permits under Section 4b of this Act. Secondary distributors may sell cigarettes to Illinois retailers issued a license under Section 4g of this Act for resale, and are also authorized to make retail sales of cigarettes at the location on the secondary distributor's license as long as the secondary distributor obtains a license under Section 4g of the Cigarette Tax Act and sells 75% or more of the cigarettes sold at such location to retailers issued a license under Section 4g of this Act for resale. All sales by secondary distributors to retailers issued a license under Section 4g of this Act must be made at the location on the secondary distributor's license. Retailers issued a license under Section 4g of this Act must take possession of all cigarettes sold by the secondary distributor at the secondary distributor's licensed address. Secondary distributors may not make deliveries of cigarettes to retailers. Secondary distributors may not file a claim for credit or refund with the State under Section 9d of this Act.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 98-1055, eff. 1-1-16 .)