Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-8-5-.02 - Loose Tobacco, Smokeless Tobacco, Cigar or Cigarette Vending Machines- Vending Machines
(1)
Every cigarette, cigar, little cigar, loose tobacco, or smokeless tobacco
vending machine purchased or transported into this state for use in this state
shall be of such design as to provide:
(a) A
glass-covered opening of such dimensions as to permit visibility of not less
than three packages of loose tobacco, smokeless tobacco, cigars, little cigars,
or cigarettes in each column across either the front or rear panel of the
vending machine in order to provide a clear view of the loose tobacco,
smokeless tobacco, cigars, little cigars, or cigarettes being sold.
(b) The cigarettes to be sold from the
vending machine shall be so stamped and inserted that the tax stamps on the
individual packages shall be clearly visible from the outside of the machine
through said opening.
(c) If loose
tobacco, smokeless tobacco, cigars, or little cigars for which tax has been
paid under the alternate method are dispensed by the machine, the operator of
such machine upon inspection must present evidence to prove that the tax on
such loose tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or cigars has been paid.
(2) Any vending machine found to
contain or disburse cigarettes that do not bear the required tax stamps for
cigarettes or any loose tobacco, smokeless tobacco, cigars, or little cigars
for which the tax has not been paid under the alternate method, shall be
considered contraband and seized and handled in a manner prescribed by
law.
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