Alaska § 18.74.130 - Marking of cigarette packaging.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.74.130 — Marking of cigarette packaging., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18.74.130. Marking of cigarette packaging.

 (a) The packaging containing a brand and style of cigarette that a manufacturer certifies under AS 18.74.080 must be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The packaging marking must be in eight-point type or larger and consist of        (1) a modification of the universal product code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of the code; the mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic characters and must be permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the universal product code;

 (2) any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, or embossed on the package or wrapping; or

 (3) printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed text on the cigarette package that indicates that the cigarettes satisfy the requirements of this chapter.

 (b) A manufacturer shall use only one packaging marking and apply that packaging marking uniformly to all packaging and to all brands marketed by the manufacturer for sale in this state.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Alaska Statutes § 18.74.130 cover?

Section 18.74.130 ("Marking of cigarette packaging.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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