§ 16–603

Each manufacturer shall submit to the Executive Director written certification attesting that each cigarette has been tested in accordance with and has met the performance standard required under § 16–602 of this subtitle.

A certification under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not list more than 50 cigarettes.

the brand or trade name on the package;

the style, such as light or ultra light;

the length in millimeters;

the circumference in millimeters;

the flavor, such as menthol or chocolate, if applicable;

whether filtered or nonfiltered;

a package description, such as a soft pack or box;

the mark approved in accordance with § 16–604 of this subtitle;

if different from the manufacturer, the name, address, and telephone number of the laboratory that conducted the test; and

the date of the testing.

the Attorney General and the State Fire Prevention Commission for purposes consistent with this subtitle; and

the Executive Director for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section.

Each cigarette certified under this section shall be recertified every 3 years.

If a manufacturer of a cigarette that has been certified under this section makes a change that is likely to alter the cigarette’s compliance with the performance standard under § 16–602(e) of this subtitle, that cigarette may not be sold in this State until the manufacturer, in accordance with § 16–602 of this subtitle, retests and maintains the proper records of the testing.