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Form Dr 0231 - Tobacco Product Manufacturer Certification

DR 0231 (02/02/05)

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

1375 SHERMAN ST RM 208

DENVER CO 80261

TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-28-303

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who is required to file this certification?

Any tobacco product manufacturer that intends to sell cigarettes within the state of Colorado, whether directly or

through any distributor, retailer, or similar intermediary.

This Certification is in addition to any Certificate of Compliance that may be required pursuant to C.R.S.

39-28-203(2)(c)(I).

Definitions:

“Brand Family” means all styles of Cigarettes sold under the same trade mark and differentiated from one

(a)

another by means of additional modifiers or descriptors, including, but not limited to, “menthol,” “lights,”

“kings,” and “100s,” and includes any brand name (alone or in conjunction with any other word), trademark,

logo, symbol, motto, selling message, recognizable pattern of colors, or any other indicia of product

identification identical or similar to, or identifiable with, a previously known brand of Cigarettes.

“Cigarette” has the same meaning as in C.R.S. 39-28-202(4).

(b)

(c)

“Directory” means the listing of all Tobacco Product Manufacturers that have provided current and accurate

certifications conforming to the requirements of C.R.S. 39-28-303 and all brand families that are listed in

such certifications; except as provided by C.R.S. 39-23-303.

“Master Settlement Agreement” has the same meaning as in C.R.S. 39-23-202(5).

(d)

(e)

“Non-participating Manufacturer” means any Tobacco Product Manufacturer that is not a Participating

Manufacturer.

“Participating Manufacturer” has the meaning as in Section II(jj) of the Master Settlement Agreement

(f)

and all amendments thereto.

“Qualified Escrow Fund” has the same meaning as defined in C.R.S. 39-23-202(6)

(g)

“Stamping Agent” or “Wholesaler” or “Distributor” means a person that is authorized to affix tax stamps

(h)

to packages or other containers of cigarettes under C.R.S. 39-28-102 and or any person that is required to

pay the tobacco tax imposed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-28.5 (2) on roll-your-own tobacco for cigarettes.

“Tobacco Product Manufacturer” has the same meaning as that term is defined in C.R.S. 39-28-202(9).

(i)

“Units Sold” has the same meaning as that term is defined in C.R.S. 39-29-202(10).

(j)

Form Dr 0231 - Tobacco Product Manufacturer Certification