RSA 541-D:2 · Definitions

541-D:2 Definitions. – In this chapter:

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I.

"Brand family" means all styles of cigarettes sold under the same trade mark and differentiated from one another by means of additional modifiers or descriptors, including, but not limited to, "menthol," "lights," "kings," and "100s" and includes any use of a brand name (alone or in conjunction with any other word) trademark, logo, symbol, motto, selling message, recognizable pattern of colors, or any other indicia of product identification identical or similar to, or identifiable with, a previously known brand of cigarettes.

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II.

"Cigarette" has the same meaning as in RSA 541-C:2, IV.

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III.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of revenue administration.

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IV.

"Non-participating manufacturer" means any tobacco product manufacturer that is not a participating manufacturer.

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V.

"Participating manufacturer" has the meaning given that term in Section II(jj) of the Master Settlement Agreement and all amendments thereto.

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VI.

"Qualified escrow fund" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, VI.

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VII.

"Stamping agent" means a person that is authorized to affix tax stamps to packages or other containers or cigarettes under RSA 78 or any person that is required to pay the tobacco tax imposed pursuant to RSA 78 on cigarettes.

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VIII.

"Tobacco product manufacturer" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, IX.

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IX.

"Units sold" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, X. Source. 2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.

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