Maryland § 16.5-215
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16.5-215, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.5-215.
(a) A person who transports other tobacco products by vehicle on a public road shall have in the vehicle a delivery ticket or an invoice that states:
(1) the name and address of the seller or consignor;
(2) the name and address of a buyer or consignee who is:
(i) a person in the State authorized by Title 12 of the Tax – General Article to hold other tobacco products on which the tobacco tax has not been paid; or
(ii) a person in another jurisdiction authorized to hold other tobacco products on which the tax imposed by that jurisdiction has not been paid; and
(3) the quantity and brands of the other tobacco products that are being transported.
(b) The Executive Director by regulation may require a common carrier that brings other tobacco products into the State to submit to the Executive Director a copy of any freight bill relating to the other tobacco products shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16.5-215
What does Maryland Code § 16.5-215 cover?
Section 16.5-215 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.
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