R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-20-8.2

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 44-20-8.2 - [Effective 1/1/2025] 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.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-20-8.2

Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 117,§ 6-16, eff. 1/1/2025.

P.L. 2007 , ch. 246, § 2; P.L. 2007 , ch. 250, § 2.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.