§ 16-603. Certification.[Subtitle subject to contingent abrogation.]

   (a) In general. --

   (1) Each manufacturer shall submit to the Comptroller written certification attesting that each cigarette has been tested in accordance with and has met the performance standard required under § 16-602 of this subtitle.

   (2) A certification under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not list more than 50 cigarettes.

(b) Description of cigarettes. -- The description of each cigarette listed in the certification shall include:

   (1) the brand or trade name on the package;

   (2) the style, such as light or ultra light;

   (3) the length in millimeters;

   (4) the circumference in millimeters;

   (5) the flavor, such as menthol or chocolate, if applicable;

   (6) whether filtered or nonfiltered;

   (7) a package description, such as a soft pack or box;

   (8) the mark approved in accordance with § 16-604 of this subtitle;

   (9) if different from the manufacturer, the name, address, and telephone number of the laboratory that conducted the test; and

   (10) the date of the testing.

(c) Availability of certification. -- The certification shall be made available to:

   (1) the Attorney General and the Commission for purposes consistent with this subtitle; and

   (2) the Comptroller for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section.

(d) Recertification. --

   (1) Each cigarette certified under this section shall be recertified every 3 years.

   (2) If a manufacturer of a cigarette that has been certified under this section makes a change that is likely to alter the cigarette's compliance with the performance standard under § 16-602(e) of this subtitle, that cigarette may not be sold in this State until the manufacturer, in accordance with § 16-602 of this subtitle, retests and maintains the proper records of the testing.

HISTORY: 2007, ch. 497.