§ 26-57-249 - Destruction of products upon conviction -- Procedure. - Arkansas Statutes

26-57-249. Destruction of products upon conviction -- Procedure.

(a) Upon conviction of any person charged with a violation of any tobacco law or rule which resulted in the seizure of tobacco products, the court shall issue an order to destroy the tobacco products confiscated by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control or by any state, county, or municipal officer in this state.

(b) Upon a finding of guilty of any person charged with a violation of a state tobacco law or rule in a proceeding before the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board that resulted in the seizure of tobacco products, the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board shall issue an order to destroy the tobacco products confiscated by the director or by any state, county, or municipal officer in this state.

(c) Every court of record in this state shall notify the director of the disposition made of each case in the court as to whether the defendant was convicted or acquitted.

(d) Upon application of the director, the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board or the court issuing a destruction order may instead release the tobacco products to the use and benefit of Arkansas Tobacco Control for suitable law enforcement or training purposes.