Nevada § 477.198 - Marking packages of certified cigarettes; inspection of marked packages
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.198 — Marking packages of certified cigarettes; inspection of marked packages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 477.198. Marking packages of certified cigarettes; inspection of marked packages
accordance with NRS 477.194 must be marked to indicate compliance with NRS 477.192 . The marking must be set forth in not less than 8-point type and consist of the letters
“FSC,” signifying “Fire Standard Compliant,” and be permanently printed, stamped,
engraved or embossed on the package at or near the UPC label. 2. A manufacturer shall use only one marking and shall apply the marking uniformly
for all packages, including, without limitation, packs, cartons, cases and brands
marketed by that manufacturer. 3. A manufacturer that certifies a cigarette in accordance with NRS 477.194 shall provide a copy of the certification to each wholesale dealer and agent to whom
the manufacturer sells cigarettes. A wholesale dealer, retail dealer or agent shall allow the State Fire Marshal, the
Executive Director of the Department of Taxation and the Attorney General, and their
respective employees, to inspect the markings of cigarette packaging marked in accordance
with this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 477.198
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.198 cover?
Section 477.198 ("Marking packages of certified cigarettes; inspection of marked packages") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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