26- 239 C.M.R. ch. 200, § 1

Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025
Section 239-200-1 - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
A. Purpose. These Rules are promulgated pursuant to the Tobacco Product Manufacturers Act, 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-L. They set forth instructions to provide tobacco product manufacturers, distributors and retailers clear guidance on how to comply with this law.
B. Definitions. Unless otherwise stated, terms used in these regulations are as defined below or as used in the Tobacco Manufacturers Act, 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-G, et seq. and the Tobacco Product Manufacturers Act, 22 MRSA §1580-L.
1. Brand Family. Brand family has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-L(1)(A).
2. Cigarette. Cigarette has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-H(4).
3. Directory. Directory has the same meaning as provided for by Section 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-L(6).
4. Master Settlement Agreement. Master settlement agreement has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-H(5).
5. Nonparticipating Manufacturer. Nonparticipating manufacturer has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-L(1)(D).
6. Participating Manufacturer. Participating manufacturer has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-L(1)(E).
7. Qualified Escrow Fund. Qualified escrow fund has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-H(6).
8. Tobacco Product Manufacturer. Tobacco product manufacturer has the same meaning as that term is defined in 22 M.R.S.A. §1580-H(9).

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