Sec. 18.74.130. Marking of cigarette packaging.
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Sec. 18.74.130. Marking of cigarette packaging.
(a)The packaging containing a brand and style of cigarette that a manufacturer certifies under AS 18.74.080 must be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The packaging marking must be in eight-point type or larger and consist of
(1)a modification of the universal product code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of the code; the mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic characters and must be permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the universal product code;
(2)any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, or embossed on the package or wrapping; or
(3)printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed text on the cigarette package that indicates that the cigarettes satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
(b)A manufacturer shall use only one packaging marking and apply that packaging marking uniformly to all packaging and to all brands marketed by the manufacturer for sale in this state.