An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for presumed cost of doing business by retailer; providing for tobacco products; and making repeals.
What changed between versions
Added explicit language to the definition of 'contraband' to include contractor costs associated with seizure, transportation, storage, and destruction activities.
Added a specific definition for 'Electronic cigarette that contains nicotine' to clarify coverage for products marketed as containing nicotine or those determined by the department to contain nicotine.
Modified surety bond requirements to mandate that bonds must be posted by companies located within Pennsylvania and approved by the department.
Added new liability provisions stating that sureties are responsible for covering costs of product destruction and civil penalties if the wholesaler fails to comply.
Modified licensing application requirements to include stricter truthfulness standards and expanded grounds for the department to deny applications based on reasonable suspicion of subterfuge.