Sec. 24. (a) A person shall not:
(1) sell or distribute; or
(2) acquire, hold, own, possess, transport, import, or cause to be imported;
cigarettes that the person knows or should know are intended for distribution or sale in Indiana in violation of section 15 of this chapter.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class C misdemeanor if it is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.
As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.21.
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