as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to trade regulations; regulating unfair 1.3 cigarette sales; amending Minnesota Statutes 2002, 1.4 section 325D.33, subdivision 3. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 325D.33, 1.7 subdivision 3, is amended to read: 1.8 Subd. 3. [REBATES OR CONCESSIONS.] (a) It is unlawful for 1.9 a wholesaler to offer a rebate in price, to give a rebate in 1.10 price, to offer a concession of any kind, or to give a 1.11 concession of any kind in connection with the sale of 1.12 cigarettes. For purposes of this chapter, the term "discount" 1.13 is included in the definition of a rebate.For purposes of this1.14subdivision, the term "wholesaler" does not include a1.15manufacturer or manufacturer's representative.1.16 (b) Unlawful rebates or concessions under this subdivision 1.17 include at a minimum: 1.18 (1) rack or counter allowances; 1.19 (2) coupons or stickers; 1.20 (3) buy downs; 1.21 (4) payments to retailers for cigarette display space; and 1.22 (5) payments from manufacturers to distributors or 1.23 retailers of any incentive bonus based upon quantities of 1.24 cigarettes purchased or sold during any given period of time.