Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-21. Revocation of suspension of distributor’s license; penalty

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies in addition to or instead of any other civil or criminal penalty.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-21

commission: means the alcohol and tobacco commission created by Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-3
department: means the department of state revenue. See Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-4
distributor: means a person that:
Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-5
stamping agent: means a person that may affix a stamp to a package of cigarettes under IC 6-7-1-15. See Indiana Code 24-3-5.4-10

(b) The department may revoke or suspend the license of a distributor, a stamping agent, or any other person that violates section 15 of this chapter.

(1) stamp affixed;

(2) sale of cigarettes; or

(3) offer or possession of cigarettes for sale;

in violation of section 15 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation.

(d) The department or the commission may impose a civil penalty that does not exceed the greater of:

(1) five hundred percent (500%) of the retail value of the cigarettes sold; or

(2) five thousand dollars ($5,000);

for each violation of section 15 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.

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