45-12-9 - [Effective July 1, 2010; for contingent repeal of this section, see § 45-12-21] Marking of cigarette packaging.
§ 45-12-9. [Effective July 1, 2010; for contingent repeal of this section, see § 45-12-21] Marking of cigarette packaging.
(1) Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with Section 45-12-7 shall be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of Section 45-12-5. The marking shall be in eight-point type or larger and consist of the letters "FSC," which signifies Fire Standard Compliant, permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed on the package at or near the UPC Code.
(2) A manufacturer shall use only one (1) marking, and shall apply this marking uniformly for all packages, including, but not limited to, packs, cartons, and cases, and brands marketed by that manufacturer.
(3) Manufacturers certifying cigarettes in accordance with Section 45-12-7 shall provide a copy of the certifications to all wholesale dealers and agents to which they sell cigarettes. Wholesale dealers, agents and retail dealers shall permit the State Fire Marshal, the commissioner, the Attorney General and their employees to inspect markings of cigarette packaging marked in accordance with this section.
Sources: Laws, 2009, ch. 473, § 5, eff from and after July 1, 2010.