§ 26-57-233 - Salesperson -- Restrictions -- Violations. - Arkansas Statutes

26-57-233. Salesperson -- Restrictions -- Violations.

Every salesperson who sells, offers for sale, takes orders, and solicits for sale any tobacco products for immediate or future delivery to wholesalers of tobacco products in this state may do so only under the following restrictions:

(1) The salesperson shall secure a permit from the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control;

(2) The salesperson may sell to or take orders for tobacco products from licensed wholesalers provided that the tobacco products are consigned or delivered only to registered manufacturers or licensed wholesalers;

(3) The salesperson may sell to or take orders for tobacco products from licensed retailers provided that the tobacco products shall be delivered to the retailer only by a licensed wholesaler; and

(4) (A) The wholesaler shall keep complete records of all sales or orders taken for dealers in tobacco products in this state, copies of all invoices, orders taken, and other instruments as evidence of sales or disposition of tobacco products.

(B) The wholesaler shall retain this information in a designated place within this state for three (3) years subject to inspection by the Department of Finance and Administration and the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board.