Rhode Island § 44-20-8.2 § 44-20-8.2. Transactions only with licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and dealers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 44-20-8.2 — § 44-20-8.2. Transactions only with licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and dealers.

Rhode Island § 44-20-8.2

Title 44Taxation

Ch. 44-20Cigarette, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Nicotine-Delivery System Products

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-20-8.2 (2026).

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§ 44-20-8.2. Transactions only with licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and dealers.
A manufacturer or importer may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco
            products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or
            doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed importer or distributor.
            An importer may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic
            nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed manufacturer. A distributor
            may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic
            nicotine-delivery system products to a person located

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§ 44-20-8.2. Transactions only with licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and dealers.

A manufacturer or importer may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed importer or distributor. An importer may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed manufacturer. A distributor may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed distributor or dealer. A distributor may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or distributor. A dealer may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed distributor.

Provided, however, this section shall not apply to cigars.