Sec. 21. (a) This section applies in addition to or instead of any other civil or criminal penalty.
(b) The department may revoke or suspend the license of a distributor, a stamping agent, or any other person that violates section 15 of this chapter.
(c) Each:
(1) stamp affixed;
(2) sale of cigarettes; or
(3) offer or possession of cigarettes for sale;
in violation of section 15 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation.
(d) The department or the commission may impose a civil penalty that does not exceed the greater of:
(1) five hundred percent (500%) of the retail value of the cigarettes sold; or
(2) five thousand dollars ($5,000);
for each violation of section 15 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 5.4. Master Settlement Agreement Protection Act
24-3-5.4-6. "Master Settlement Agreement"
24-3-5.4-6.5. "Newly Qualified Nonparticipating Manufacturer"
24-3-5.4-7. "Nonparticipating Manufacturer"
24-3-5.4-8. "Participating Manufacturer"
24-3-5.4-9. "Qualified Escrow Fund"
24-3-5.4-11. "Tobacco Product Manufacturer"
24-3-5.4-13.5. Importers Required to Provide Information to the Attorney General
24-3-5.4-13.6. Bonds Required for Certain Newly Qualified and Certain Nonparticipating Manufacturers
24-3-5.4-14. Brand Family Directory; Refunds
24-3-5.4-15. Stamping, Sale, or Importation of Unlisted Cigarettes Prohibited
24-3-5.4-16. Appointment of Agent by Foreign Nonparticipating Manufacturer; Termination of Agency
24-3-5.4-18. Disclosure of Information Received
24-3-5.4-19. Proof of Qualified Escrow Fund by Nonparticipating Manufacturer
24-3-5.4-21. Revocation of Suspension of Distributor's License; Penalty
24-3-5.4-22. Seizure and Forfeiture of Unlisted Cigarettes
24-3-5.4-24. Violation; Infraction or Class C Misdemeanor
24-3-5.4-25. Unfair and Deceptive Business Practice
24-3-5.4-27. Issuance of Registration Certificate
24-3-5.4-28. Recovery of Costs
24-3-5.4-29. Disgorged Profits
24-3-5.4-30. Penalties Deposited in Enforcement and Administration Fund