Seizure Authority

Upon discovery by the Secretary, including compliance officers of the Department of Fire Services, or his or her employees including agents, or any law enforcement agency, that any cigarettes have been sold or offered for sale which do not comply with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 64C. The Secretary, including compliance officers of the Department of Fire Services, his or her employees, agents or any law enforcement authority may seize such cigarettes and notify the Secretary forthwith. The Secretary may order such cigarettes to be disposed of as contraband.