§ 24-3-6-13 — Documentation of transactions; preservation; review

(a) An importer or a manufacturer shall
maintain documentation for each place of business belonging to the
importer or manufacturer for each transaction other than a retail
transaction with a consumer involving the sale, purchase, transfer,
consignment, or receipt of cigarettes. The documentation must include:
(1) the name and address of the parties to the transaction; and
(2) the quantity by brand style of cigarettes involved in the
transaction.
(b) Subject to subsection (c), an importer or a manufacturer shall
preserve documentation described in subsection (a) at the place of
business at which each transaction occurs.
(c) The commission may allow an importer or a manufacturer with
multiple places of business to preserve documentation described in
subsection (a) at a centralized location. However, the importer or
manufacturer shall provide duplicate documentation at each place of
business upon request by the commission.
(d) An importer or a manufacturer shall maintain documentation
under this section for five (5) years from the date of the transaction.
(e) The commission may:
(1) obtain access to; and
(2) inspect at reasonable times;
the documentation maintained under this section. The commission may
share the documentation with other law enforcement officials.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.160-2005, SEC.15.