Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3739 - Reduced Ignition Propensity Standards For Cigarettes

• Section 3739.01 - Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standards Definitions.
  As used in this chapter: (A) "Agent" means any person licensed by a county auditor or the tax commissioner to purchase and affix adhesive...
• Section 3739.02 - Cigarette Presale Testing Requirements.
  Except as otherwise permitted in section 3739.12 of the Revised Code, no person shall sell or offer to sell cigarettes in this state or...
• Section 3739.03 - Laboratory Ignition Propensity Testing.
  (A) A manufacturer shall have a laboratory conduct the testing required under division (B) of this section. The laboratory that the manufacturer uses for...
• Section 3739.04 - Approval Of Alternative Test Method.
  (A) If a manufacturer manufactures a cigarette that the state fire marshal determines cannot be tested in accordance with division (B) of section 3739.03...
• Section 3739.05 - Manufacturer To Retain Copies Of Test Reports.
  (A) Each manufacturer shall maintain copies of the reports of all tests conducted on all cigarettes offered for sale in this state for a...
• Section 3739.06 - Mark Of Compliance On Cigarette Package.
  (A) A manufacturer, shall place a marking on each package of cigarettes that is certified under section 3739.07 of the Revised Code. The marking...
• Section 3739.07 - Manufacturer's Certification Of Compliance.
  (A) Each manufacturer shall submit to the state fire marshal a written certification that each type of cigarette listed in the certification has been...
• Section 3739.08 - Bands Indicating Lower Paper Permeability.
  Each cigarette a manufacturer lists in a certification submitted pursuant to section 3739.07 of the Revised Code for which the manufacturer uses lowered permeability...
• Section 3739.09 - Triannual Cigarette Recertification.
  A manufacturer shall recertify each cigarette the manufacturer certifies pursuant to section 3739.07 of the Revised Code every three years. A manufacturer that certifies...
• Section 3739.10 - Copy Of Certification Provided To Dealers.
  A manufacturer that certifies its cigarettes in accordance with section 3739.07 of the Revised Code shall provide a copy of the certifications to each...
• Section 3739.11 - Testing And Enforcement Powers Of Fire Marshal.
  The state fire marshal may conduct testing on cigarettes certified by a manufacturer pursuant to section 3739.07 of the Revised Code to determine whether...
• Section 3739.12 - Exemption For Out-of-state Stamping Or Packaging.
  (A) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person or entity from manufacturing or selling cigarettes that do not meet the...
• Section 3739.13 - Rules For Administration Of Chapter.
  The implementation and substance of the New York fire safety standards for cigarettes shall be persuasive authority in implementing this chapter. The state fire...
• Section 3739.14 - Evaluation Of Chapter Effectiveness.
  The state fire marshal shall periodically evaluate the effectiveness of this chapter. The state fire marshal shall submit a report that consists of the...
• Section 3739.15 - Conflicting Local Laws Preempted.
  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no political subdivision of this state may enact or enforce any ordinance or other local law...
• Section 3739.16 - Preemption Of Chapter By Federal Standards.
  No person is required to comply with this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to it if a federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard...
• Section 3739.17 - Immunity For Acts In Compliance With Chapter.
  In addition to any other immunities, defenses, and exclusions provided under the Revised Code, the state, the department of taxation, the department of commerce,...
• Section 3739.18 - Manufacturer's Certification Fee - Enforcement And Prevention Funds.
  (A) A manufacturer shall pay the state fire marshal a fee of one thousand dollars or an adjusted fee pursuant to division (B) of...
• Section 3739.99 - Civil Penalties For Violation Of Chapter.
  (A) A manufacturer who violates division (B) of section 3739.05 of the Revised Code shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed...

Last modified: October 10, 2016