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Safe Cigarette F.A.Q.
Who administers this act?
Pursuant to KSA 31-603(g) it is the duty of the State Fire Marshal's office. When do Manufacturer's need to certify their cigarettes? Before July 1, 2009. K.S.A. 31-603
What is the process for Certification?
A manufacturer may obtain certification forms through the KSAG website or (I also have them). These need to be filled out fully
and completely with proper payments sent via certified funds to the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office. Additionally, there is a fee due to the Kansas Secretary of State. How often must a manufacturer certify their product? Every three years. K.S.A. 31-604(d)
What if a manufacturer materially alters a certified cigarette?
That manufacturer must obtain new certification for the altered cigarette pursuant to K.S.A. 31-604(h)
Where do the fees go?
For the fees sent to the Fire Marshal's office pursuant to this Act, there has been established in the state treasury a separate, nonlapsing fund to be known as the fire safety standard and firefighter protection act enforcement fund which shall be administered by the state fire marshal. KSA 31-604(g)
Do the wholesalers/retailers have any responsibilities under this Act?
Yes. They may sell existing cigarette inventory, even if they are not stamped FSC until July 1, 2010 IF 1. It is established that the inventory was purchased prior to July 1, 2009 in comparable quantity to the inventory purchased during the same period of time in the prior year AND 2. It is proven that the tax stamp was affixed prior to July 1, 2009. KSA 31-603(h)
Are their penalties for non-compliance?
Yes. These are found in K.S.A. 31-606
