Alabama § 8-17-279 - Cigarettes for Sale Outside State.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-17-279 — Cigarettes for Sale Outside State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-17-279. Cigarettes for Sale Outside State.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit any person or entity from manufacturing or selling cigarettes that do not meet the requirements of Section 8-17-272 if the cigarettes are or will be stamped for sale in another state or are packaged for sale outside the United States and that person or entity has taken reasonable steps to ensure that the cigarettes will not be sold or offered for sale to persons located in this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-17-279
What does Code of Alabama § 8-17-279 cover?
Section 8-17-279 ("Cigarettes for Sale Outside State.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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