Maryland § 16-215
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-215, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-215.
(a) Unless authorized by a license, a person may not accept delivery of unstamped cigarettes.
(b) On receipt of a package of cigarettes, a retailer, subwholesaler, or vending machine operator immediately shall:
(1) examine the package to find out whether tobacco tax stamps are affixed properly to the package as required by § 12-304 of the Tax - General Article; and
(2) reject any unstamped or improperly stamped cigarettes by:
(i) returning them to the seller or consignor; or
(ii) delivering them to a common carrier for return to the seller or consignor.
(c) (1) There is a presumption that any unstamped cigarettes in the possession of a retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler are held in violation of this subtitle.
(2) A retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler who holds unstamped cigarettes has the burden to prove that the cigarettes are not held in violation of this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-215
What does Maryland Code § 16-215 cover?
Section 16-215 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 16-215?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 16-215 apply to my situation?
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