Maryland § 16-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-501.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Brand family” means all styles of cigarettes sold under the same trademark, regardless of whether the cigarettes are differentiated from one another by means of additional modifiers or descriptors such as “menthol”, “lights”, “kings”, “100s”, or other differentiation.
(2) “Brand family” includes any use of a brand name (alone or in conjunction with any other word) trademark, logo, symbol, motto, selling message, recognizable pattern of colors, or any other indicia of product identification identical or similar to, or identifiable with, a previously known brand of cigarettes.
(c) “Cigarette” has the meaning stated in § 16–402(e) of this title (the Escrow Act).
(d) “Comptroller” means the Comptroller of the State or any authorized agent of the Comptroller who is responsible for collection of the excise tax on cigarettes.
(e) “Escrow Act” means Subtitle 4 of this title.
(f) “Executive Director” includes an agent or employee of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission responsible for the enforcement of State tobacco laws and regulations.
(g) “Licensed wholesaler” means a wholesaler who is licensed under Subtitle 2 of this title to act as a wholesaler and any person who is an authorized agent of the licensed wholesaler for the stamping and distribution of cigarettes.
(h) “Master Settlement Agreement” has the meaning stated in § 16–402(f) of this title (the Escrow Act).
(i) “Nonparticipating manufacturer” means any tobacco product manufacturer that is not a participating manufacturer.
(j) “Participating manufacturer” has the meaning stated in section II(jj) of the Master Settlement Agreement and all amendments to the Agreement.
(k) “Qualified escrow fund” has the meaning stated in § 16–402(g) of this title (the Escrow Act).
(l) “Tobacco product manufacturer” has the meaning stated in § 16–402(j) of this title (the Escrow Act).
(m) “Units sold” has the meaning stated in § 16–402(k) of this title (the Escrow Act).
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-501
What does Maryland Code § 16-501 cover?
Section 16-501 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 § 16-501?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 16-501 apply to my situation?
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