What are the revised fine levels for individuals convicted of possessing illegal cigarettes?
The new fine levels for possessing illegal cigarettes are: • $100 plus three times the tax for possessing up to 200 illegal cigarettes • $250 plus three times the tax for possessing between 201 and 1,000 illegal cigarettes • $500 plus three times the tax for possessing between 1,001 and 10,000 illegal cigarettes A person convicted of possessing more than 10,000 illegal cigarettes or any number of illegal cigarettes for the purpose of sale is subject to the current minimum fine of $500 plus three times the tax.
