SB 417

Abstract

Amends the Tobacco Products Manufacturers' Escrow Enforcement Act of 2003. Deletes provisions concerning the Director of Revenue's powers and duties in relation to the registration of agents by non-participating manufacturers. In a provision concerning the reporting of information, authorizes the Attorney General to disclose information to the Director of Revenue (now, the Director is authorized to disclose information to the Attorney General). Upon a distributor's violation of certain provisions of the Act, authorizes the Director of Revenue to revoke or suspend the license of the distributor (now, the license of a stamping agent) and authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against a distributor (now, a stamping agent). Provides that the administrative decisions of the Attorney General concerning inclusions on the directory of certified manufacturers and brand families are subject to administrative review under the Administrative Review Law (now, subject to review in a manner prescribed by rule). Effective immediately.