§ 22 §1560-D — Flavored cigars

1.
Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Prohibition on sale or distribution of flavored cigars.
Except as provided in subsection 5‑A, a person may not sell or distribute or offer to sell or distribute in this State any flavored cigar unless the cigar is a premium cigar.
3.
Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which fines may be imposed under subsection 4.
4.
Fines.
The fines that apply to violations of this section are as set out in this subsection.
5.
Exemptions.
5-A.
Exemptions.
Any flavored cigar that the Attorney General determined had no characterizing flavor or was otherwise exempt under former subsection 5 is exempt from the prohibition on flavored nonpremium cigars in subsection 2 so long as no material change is made to the cigar's flavoring, packaging or labeling subsequent to the Attorney General's determination.
6.
Tobacco distributors.
7.
Transition.
8.
Website information.
To the extent that resources permit, the Attorney General shall maintain on a publicly accessible website a list of flavored cigars that are exempt from the prohibition under subsection 5‑A and authorized for distribution and sale in the State.
9.
Rulemaking.
10.
Transfers of funds.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2009 the State Controller shall transfer $92,660 no later than June 30, 2010 and $145,147 no later than June 30, 2011 from the Fund for a Healthy Maine to General Fund undedicated revenue.

Legislative History

PL 2007, c. 467, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 612, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 606, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 380, Pt. II, §2 (AMD).