1. (a) Certifying Manufacturer – Any manufacturer of vapor products or consumable products, as those terms are defined in G.S. 14-313(a), that submits an initial certification or annual certification renewal to the Secretary as required in G.S. 143B-245.11.
2. (b) Directory – A public listing on the Department's website, www.ncdor.gov, of certifying manufacturers whose initial certification or annual certification renewal have been submitted and approved by the Secretary.
3. (c) Initial Certification Fee – The initial certification fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000) as set by G.S. 143B-245.11(b)(2). The initial certification fee is per certifying manufacturer and is not based on the number of vapor products or consumable products submitted by the certifying manufacturer to the Department.
4. (d) Product Offered for Sale – Each unique vapor product name, consumable product name, or brand name along with the product code or stock-keeping unit (SKU) constitutes a separate product offered for sale in this State.
5. (e) Annual Renewal Fee – The annual certification renewal fee five hundred dollars ($500.00) as set by G.S. 143B-245.11(b)(2). The annual renewal fee is per certifying manufacturer and is not based on the number of vapor products or consumable products submitted by the certifying manufacturer to the Department.
6. (f) Vapor Product – As defined in G.S. 14-313(a)(5), shall apply to the manufacturer certification of vapor products and consumable products and the directory of vapor products and consumable products. The definition of vapor product found in G.S. 105-113.4(13a) shall not apply to the administration of the manufacturer certification and directory.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-245.16;
Eff. March 1, 2025.