Sec. 9. (a) The commission may issue or renew a license to the following applicants:

(1) An importer.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-3-6-9

  • commission: refers to the alcohol and tobacco commission created by Indiana Code 24-3-6-1
  • importer: means a person that brings cigarettes into the United States for sale or distribution. See Indiana Code 24-3-6-3
  • manufacturer: means a person that manufactures or otherwise produces cigarettes to be sold in the United States. See Indiana Code 24-3-6-5
(2) A manufacturer.

The commission shall prescribe the form of an application.

     (b) An importer or manufacturer that conducts business in Indiana must apply under this section for a license for the importer’s or manufacturer’s principal place of business. An importer or manufacturer that is issued a license shall display the license at the importer’s or manufacturer’s principal place of business.

     (c) The commission shall prescribe the form and duration of a license issued under this section. However, a license may not be valid for more than three (3) years from the date of issuance.

     (d) A license issued under this section is nontransferable.

     (e) The commission shall not issue or renew a license under this section if:

(1) the applicant owes at least five hundred dollars ($500) in taxes imposed under IC 6-7-1-12;

(2) the commission revoked the applicant’s license within two (2) years before the application;

(3) the applicant commits an offense under IC 6-7-1-21;

(4) the applicant does not comply with IC 24-3-3-12; or

(5) the applicant violates IC 24-3-4.

     (f) The commission may revoke or suspend a license issued under this section if the applicant:

(1) is not eligible to receive or renew a license under subsection (e); or

(2) violates this chapter.

As added by P.L.160-2005, SEC.15.