Sec. 10. (a) In establishing the cost of cigarettes to the retailer or distributor, the invoice cost of said cigarettes purchased at a forced, bankrupt, or close-out sale, or other sale outside of the ordinary channels of trade, may not be used as a basis for justifying a price lower than one based upon the replacement cost of the cigarettes to the retailer or distributor, within thirty (30) days prior to the date of sale, in the quantity last purchased, through the ordinary channels of trade.
(b) Any cigarettes that are imported or reimported into the United States for sale or distribution under a trade name, trade dress, or trademark that is the same as or confusingly similar to a trade name, trade dress, or trademark used for cigarettes manufactured in the United States for sale or distribution in the United States are presumed to be purchased outside the ordinary channels of trade.
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.51, s.10. As amended by P.L.21-2000, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Cigarette Fair Trade Act
24-3-2-1. Declaration of Policy
24-3-2-3. Sale at Less Than Cost; Penalty
24-3-2-4. Sale of Multiple Items at Combined Price
24-3-2-5. Cost to the Distributor; Further Definition
24-3-2-7. Sale to Meet Price of Competitor
24-3-2-8. Contract in Violation of Chapter; Contract
24-3-2-9. Evidence to Establish Cost
24-3-2-10. Evidence of Price Outside Ordinary Channels of Trade