§ 16-605. Certification provided by manufacturer to distributors.[Subtitle subject to contingent abrogation.]

   (a) In general. -- The manufacturer shall:

   (1) provide a copy of each certification to each wholesaler to which the manufacturer sells cigarettes; and

   (2) provide sufficient copies of an illustration of the packaging marking approved and used by the manufacturer in accordance with § 16-604 of this subtitle for each retailer, subwholesaler, and vending machine operator that purchases cigarettes from the wholesaler.

(b) Wholesaler distributions. -- The wholesaler shall provide a copy of the illustration to each retailer, subwholesaler, and vending machine operator to which the wholesaler sells cigarettes.

(c) Markings to be available for inspection. -- Each retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, and wholesaler shall allow the Comptroller or designee of the Comptroller to inspect the markings on cigarette packaging at any time.

HISTORY: 2007, ch. 497.