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15 U.S. Code § 375. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Attorney general
The term “attorney general”, with respect to a State, means the attorney general or other chief law enforcement officer of the State.
(2) Cigarette
(A) In generalThe term “cigarette”—
(i)
has the meaning given that term in section 2341 of title 18; and
(ii) includes—
(I)
roll-your-own tobacco (as defined in section 5702 of title 26); and
(II)
an electronic nicotine delivery system.
(B) Exception
The term “cigarette” does not include a cigar (as defined in section 5702 of title 26).
(3) Common carrier
The term “common carrier” means any person (other than a local messenger service or the United States Postal Service) that holds itself out to the general public as a provider for hire of the transportation by water, land, or air of merchandise (regardless of whether the person actually operates the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft by which the transportation is provided) between a port or place and a port or place in the United States.
(4) ConsumerThe term “consumer”—
(A)
means any person that purchases cigarettes or smokeless tobacco; and
(B)
does not include any person lawfully operating as a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco.