General Rules for Tobacco Product Manufacturers

(1) Every TPM whose Cigarettes are sold, stamped for sale, or intended to be sold in Massachusetts, whether directly or through a wholesaler, retailer, or similar intermediary, shall complete and file a TPM Certification annually on or before April 30th. The TPM Certification must be filed separately with both the Attorney General and the Commissioner. The TPM Certification will be reviewed to determine whether the TPM has satisfied M.G.L. c. 94F and the regulations at 830 CMR 94E.OO and 940 CMR 24.00, for purposes of listing the TPM and its Brand Families in the TPM Directory. Cigarettes cannot be sold, offered for sale, or possessed for sale in Massachusetts, or stamped for sale in Massachusetts, unless the TPM and Brand Family are listed in the current TPM Directory. (2) For NPMs, the TPM Certification supersedes the Massachusetts Certificate of Compliance by Non-participating Manufacturer. An NPM may file a TPM Certification for all of the purposes required under M.G.L. chs. 94E and 94F.