Terms Used In Florida Statutes 210.021

  • Agent: means any person authorized by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to purchase and affix adhesive stamps under this part. See Florida Statutes 210.01
  • Dealer: means any wholesale dealer as hereinafter defined. See Florida Statutes 210.01
  • Division: means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Florida Statutes 210.01
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC

(1) The Secretary of Business and Professional Regulation may require a dealer who sells cigarettes within the state to remit by certified check or electronic funds transfer any tax imposed under s. 210.02.
(2) The Secretary of Business and Professional Regulation shall require for a period not to exceed 12 months that a dealer or agent, during the dealer’s or agent’s initial period of licensure or appointment, remit by certified check or electronic funds transfer any tax imposed under s. 210.02.
(3) The division shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer this section.