Distributor's license
Sec. 8. (a) A distributor must obtain a license under this section
before it distributes tobacco products in Indiana. The department
shall issue licenses to applicants that qualify under this section. A
license issued under this section is valid for one (1) year unless
revoked or suspended by the department and is not transferable.
(b) An applicant for a license under this section must submit proof
to the department of the appointment of an agent for service of
process in Indiana if the applicant is:
(1) an individual whose principal place of residence is outside
Indiana; or
(2) a person, other than an individual, that has its principal
place of business outside Indiana.
(c) To obtain or renew a license under this section, a person must:
(1) submit, for each location where it intends to distribute
tobacco products, an application that includes all information
required by the department;
(2) pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) at the time of
application; and
(3) at the time of application, post a bond, issued by a surety
company approved by the department, in an amount not less
than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and conditioned on the
applicant's compliance with this chapter.
(d) If business is transacted at two (2) or more places by one (1)
distributor, a separate license must be obtained for each place of
business.
(e) Each license must be numbered, show the name and address
of the distributor, and be posted in a conspicuous place at the place
of business for which it is issued.
(f) If the department determines that a bond provided by a
licensee is inadequate, the department may require a new bond in the
amount necessary to fully protect the state.
As added by P.L.96-1987, SEC.7.
Last modified: May 28, 2006