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Section 47-2423 - Seizure and forfeiture of gray market cigarettes

Seizure and forfeiture of gray market cigarettes

Cigarettes that are acquired, held, owned, possessed, transported in, imported into, or sold or distributed in the District in violation of § 47-2419 shall be deemed contraband and shall be subject to seizure, forfeiture, and destruction by the Mayor under § 47-2409. The cigarettes shall be deemed contraband whether the violation of this chapter is knowing or otherwise.

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(Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-225, § 2(c), 48 DCR 35; June 19, 2001, D.C. Law 13-313, § 16(c)(4), 48 DCR 1873.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-313 inserted the section symbol in the section heading.
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 13-225, see notes under § 47-2419.
For Law 13-313, see notes under § 47-2005.

Current through September 13, 2012