Rule 560-8-4-.04. Promotional Activities; Licensing - Manufacturer or Importer

1. (1) Every person engaged in promotional activities in this state on behalf of a manufacturer or importer of tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products shall do so only if licensed by the Commissioner under Regulation 560-8-1-.02

2. (2) Prior to engaging in promotional activities, a person shall apply and obtain a license for a period commencing on the date of issuance and ending June 30 prior to engaging in promotional activities.

   1. (a) A renewal license application must be filed prior to July 1.
   2. (b) Applications shall be completed on a form provided by the Commissioner.
   3. (c) The license fee shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per license, per period.
   4. (d) Licenses are not transferable to any other person.
3. (3) Licensing hereunder shall not apply to persons employed by licensed distributors or dealers who are licensed under these regulations.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 48-11-4.

History. Original Rule entitled "Refunds, Discounts, Gifts to Retailers" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Free Goods; Advertising Material" adopted. F. Dec. 30, 1975; eff. Jan. 19, 1976.

Repealed: F. May 5, 1982; eff. May 25, 1982.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Promotional Activities; Licensing - Manufacturer or Importer" adopted. F. Sept. 26, 2007; eff. Oct. 16, 2007.

Amended: F. May 4, 2026; eff. May 24, 2026.