47-18-2004 - Purpose Liberal construction.
47-18-2004. Purpose Liberal construction.
(a) The purpose of this part is to prevent tobacco manufacturers or retailers from manufacturing, selling or distributing cigarettes in packs or containers containing fewer than twenty (20) cigarettes. This measure is designed to deter minors from smoking cigarettes.
(b) The provisions of this part shall be liberally construed to promote such purpose.
[Acts 1999, ch. 111, § 5.]