§ 44-20-8-2

[Effective until January 1, 2025.] A manufacturer or importer may sell or distribute cigarettes to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed importer or distributor. An importer may obtain cigarettes only from a licensed manufacturer. A distributor may sell or distribute cigarettes to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed distributor or dealer. A distributor may obtain cigarettes only from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or distributor. A dealer may obtain cigarettes only from a licensed distributor. History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 246, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 250, § 2. § 44-20-8.2. Transactions only with licensed manufacturers, importers, distributors, and dealers. [Effective January 1, 2025.] A manufacturer or importer may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed importer or distributor.

s and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed importer or distributor. An importer may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed manufacturer. A distributor may sell or distribute cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products to a person located or doing business within this state, only if such person is a licensed distributor or dealer. A distributor may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or distributor. A dealer may obtain cigarettes and/or other tobacco products and/or electronic nicotine-delivery system products only from a licensed distributor. Provided, however, this section shall not apply to cigars. History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 246, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 250, § 2; P.L. 2024, ch. 117, art. 6, § 16, effective January 1, 2025.