Sec. 1. (a) A person may not sell or otherwise distribute in exchange for consideration a tobacco product or electronic cigarette at retail without a valid tobacco sales certificate issued by the commission.
(b) A certificate may be issued only to a person who owns or operates at least one (1) of the following:
(1) A premises consisting of a permanent building or structure where the tobacco product or electronic cigarette is sold or distributed.
(2) A premises upon which a cigarette vending machine is located.
As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.231-2015, SEC.1; P.L.86-2018, SEC.113; P.L.32-2019, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 7.1. Alcohol and Tobacco
Chapter 18.5. Tobacco Sales Certificate
7.1-3-18.5-1. Tobacco Sales Certificate Required
7.1-3-18.5-2.6. Statement of Consent
7.1-3-18.5-3. Contents of Certificate; Term of Certificate; Nontransferable
7.1-3-18.5-4. Adoption of Rules
7.1-3-18.5-5. Certificate Suspension; Revocation; Notice and Hearing
7.1-3-18.5-6. Reinstatement or Renewal; Failure to Pay Civil Penalty; Class B Infraction; Fee
7.1-3-18.5-7. Tobacco Product or Electronic Cigarette Sales Without Certificate; Penalty
7.1-3-18.5-8. Mitigate Civil Penalties