CHAPTER 236
HB 1309-FN-A – FINAL VERSION
05/01/08 1659s
2008 SESSION
09/05
HOUSE BILL 1309-FN-A
AN ACT relative to the definition of “cigarette.”
SPONSORS: Rep. Almy, Graf 11; Rep. Rosenwald, Hills 22; Rep. Butynski, Ches 4; Rep. Pilliod, Belk 5; Sen. Odell, Dist 8
This bill changes the definition of “cigarette” under the tobacco tax.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
05/01/08 1659s
08-2495
09/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eight
AN ACT relative to the definition of “cigarette.”
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
236:1 Tobacco Tax; Definitions; Cigarette. RSA 78:1, XVII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
XVII. “Cigarette” means:
(a) Any roll for smoking containing tobacco wrapped in any substance not containing tobacco; and
(b) Any roll for smoking containing tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco, however labeled or named, if such roll of tobacco weighs not more than 3 pounds per thousand.
236:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2008.
Approved; June 23, 2008
Effective Date: July 1, 2008