** CONTINGENCY – IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 497 OF 2007 ** Cigarettes that have been certified in accordance with § 16–603 of this subtitle shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of this section. The marking shall: consist of: any marking in use and approved for sale in New York under the New York fire safety standards for cigarettes; or the letters “FSC” to signify Fire Standards Compliant; be in a font of at least 8 point type; and be permanently printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed on the package at or near the area of the UPC code, if present. A manufacturer may propose an alternative marking that: meets the criteria under subsection (b)(2) and (3) of this section; and consists of a visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters or text permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed: in conjunction with the UPC code; or on the cigarette pack or cellophane wrap. A manufacturer shall request approval of a proposed marking from the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall approve a marking specified in subsection (b)(1) of this section. A marking is deemed approved if the Executive Director fails to act within 10 business days after receiving a request for approval. A manufacturer may not use a modified marking unless the modification has been approved in accordance with this section. A manufacturer shall use only one marking on all brands that the manufacturer markets. A marking or modified marking approved by the Executive Director shall be applied uniformly on all brands marketed and on all packages, including packs, cartons, and cases marketed by that manufacturer.