Or. Admin. R. 150-323-0315 - Little Cigars

(1) Definitions.

(a) Except as otherwise specifically defined in this rule, the definitions in ORS 323.010 apply to this rule.

(b) "Little cigar" means a roll for smoking that is of any size or shape and that is made wholly or in part of tobacco, irrespective of whether the tobacco is pure or flavored, adulterated or mixed with any other ingredient, if the roll has a wrapper made wholly or in greater part of tobacco and if 1,000 of these rolls collectively weigh not more than three pounds.

(c) "Unstamped" means any sealed package of cigarettes, including little cigars, that does not have a valid cigarette stamp affixed.

(2) A dealer in possession of unstamped little cigars on or after January 1, 2021 may be subject to civil penalties as described in OAR 150-323-0290 and their inventory of unstamped little cigars declared contraband and subject to seizure and destruction.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 150-323-0315

REV 48-2020, adopt filed 12/23/2020, effective 1/1/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 305.100 & 323.440

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 323.010, 323.015 & 323.030