1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Brand family” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §16-501(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Cigarette” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §16-501(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Escrow Act” means Ch. 169, Acts of 1999, as amended by Ch. 141, Acts of 2001.
   4. (4) “Nonparticipating manufacturer” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §16-501(h), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   5. (5) “Qualified escrow fund” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §16-501(j), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Units sold” has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §16-501(l), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §16-506(e), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 23, 2004 (31:25 Md. R. 1788); adopted permanently effective February 14, 2005 (32:3 Md. R. 288)