Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the commission may suspend the certificate of a person who fails to pay a civil penalty imposed for violating IC 35-46-1-10, IC 35-46-1-10.2, IC 35-46-1-11, IC 35-46-1-11.2, IC 35-46-1-11.4, IC 35-46-1-11.5, IC 35-46-1-11.7, or IC 35-46-1-11.8.
(b) Before enforcing the imposition of a civil penalty or suspending or revoking a certificate under this chapter, the commission shall provide written notice of the alleged violation to the certificate holder and conduct a hearing. The commission shall provide written notice of the civil penalty or suspension or revocation of a certificate to the certificate holder.
(c) Subject to subsection (b), the commission shall revoke the certificate of a person upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the person:
(1) has violated IC 35-45-5-3, IC 35-45-5-3.5, IC 35-45-5-4, IC 35-46-1-11, IC 35-46-1-11.2, IC 35-46-1-11.4, or IC 35-46-1-11.8;
(2) has committed habitual illegal sale of tobacco as established under IC 35-46-1-10.2(j); or
(3) has committed habitual illegal entrance by a minor as established under IC 35-46-1-11.7(f).
As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.227-2007, SEC.61; P.L.94-2008, SEC.39; P.L.214-2016, SEC.11; P.L.49-2020, SEC.4.
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