Virginia Code 9.1-213: Provision of copies of certifications and illustration of the packaging markings; inspections
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A. Each manufacturer shall:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-213
- Director: means the Executive Director of the Department of Fire Programs. See Virginia Code 9.1-209
- Manufacturer: means (i) a person who manufactures or otherwise produces, or causes to be manufactured or produced, cigarettes intended for sale in the Commonwealth, including cigarettes intended for sale in the United States through an importer; (ii) the first purchaser anywhere that intends to resell in the United States cigarettes that the original manufacturer or maker does not intend for sale in the United States; or (iii) the successor to a person listed in clause (i) or (ii). See Virginia Code 9.1-209
- Retailer: means a person who (i) sells cigarettes to consumers through vending machines on fewer than 40 premises; (ii) otherwise sells cigarettes to consumers; or (iii) holds cigarettes for sale to consumers. See Virginia Code 9.1-209
- Vending machine operator: means a person who (i) holds cigarettes for sale to consumers through vending machines on 40 or more premises or (ii) sells cigarettes to consumers through vending machines on 40 or more premises. See Virginia Code 9.1-209
- Wholesaler: means a person who (i) holds cigarettes for sale to another person for resale or (ii) sells cigarettes to another person for resale. See Virginia Code 9.1-209
1. Provide a copy of each certification to each wholesaler to which the manufacturer sells cigarettes; and
2. Provide sufficient copies of an illustration of the packaging marking approved and used by the manufacturer in accordance with § 9.1-212 for each retailer and vending machine operator who purchases cigarettes from the wholesaler.
B. The wholesaler shall provide a copy of the illustration to each retailer and vending machine operator to whom the wholesaler sells cigarettes.
C. Each retailer, vending machine operator, and wholesaler shall allow the Director or designee of the Director to inspect the markings on cigarette packaging at any time.