10-50-1. Definition of terms.

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Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)"Consumer," any individual who is not a retailer or a licensed distributor or wholesaler pursuant to § 10-50-9 ;

(2)"Dealer," or "retailer," any person other than a distributor or wholesaler, as defined herein, who is engaged in this state in the business of selling cigarettes or tobacco products at retail;

(3)"Distributor," any person engaged in this state in the business of producing or manufacturing cigarettes, or importing into the state cigarettes, at least seventy-five percent of which are purchased directly from the manufacturers thereof;

(4)"Licensed distributor," or "licensed wholesaler," a distributor or wholesaler licensed under the provisions of this chapter;

(5)"Person," any individual, firm, fiduciary, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, or association, however formed;

(6)"Sale" or "sell," shall include or apply to gifts, exchanges, and barter;

(7)"Secretary," the secretary of revenue;

(8)"Tobacco products," cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, and any other products made up or composed of tobacco in whole or in part, except cigarettes.