§ 44-20.1-2. Requirements for delivery sales.
(a) No person shall make a delivery sale of cigarettes to any individual who is under the legal minimum purchase age in the state.
(b) Each person accepting a purchase order for a delivery sale shall comply with:
(1) The age verification requirements set forth in § 44-20.1-3;
(2) The disclosure requirements set forth in § 44-20.1-4;
(3) The shipping requirements set forth in § 44-20.1-5;
(4) The registration and reporting requirements set forth in § 44-20.1-6;
(5) The tax collection requirements set forth in § 44-20.1-7; and
(6) All other laws of the state generally applicable to sales of cigarettes that occur entirely within the state, including, but not limited to, those laws imposing: (i) excise taxes; (ii) sales taxes; (iii) license and revenue-stamping requirements; and (iv) escrow payment obligations as set forth in § 23-71-3.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 346, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 392, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 44-20.1 - Delivery Sales of Cigarettes
Section 44-20.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 44-20.1-2. - Requirements for delivery sales.
Section 44-20.1-3. - Age Verification requirements.
Section 44-20.1-4. - Disclosure requirements.
Section 44-20.1-5. - Shipping requirements.
Section 44-20.1-6. - Registration and reporting requirements.
Section 44-20.1-7. - Collection of taxes.