ORS 476.785: Cigarette packaging markings.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A manufacturer shall place a single type of marking on all packaging for cigarettes of the manufacturer sold in this state to indicate that cigarettes of the manufacturer sold in this state meet the fire safety performance standard established in ORS 476.770 (6). (2) A manufacturer shall submit to the State Fire Marshal a proposal for marking cigarette packaging. The proposed marking must be in an eight-point font or larger and consist of one of the following: (a) Modification of the universal product code to indicate a visible mark printed at or around the universal product code. The mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed in conjunction with the universal product code. (b) A visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved or embossed upon the packaging or cellophane wrapping. (c) Printed, stamped, engraved or embossed text indicating that the cigarettes meet the fire safety performance standard established in ORS 476.770 (6). (3) The State Fire Marshal shall approve or disapprove the proposal for packaging marking. In determining whether to approve or disapprove a proposal for packaging marking, the State Fire Marshal: (a) Shall give preference to packaging marking that is consistent with the packaging marking in use and approved for that cigarette variety in the State of New York; and (b) Shall approve packaging marking that bears the letters “FSC.” (4) A proposal for packaging marking is approved unless the State Fire Marshal disapproves the proposal on or before the 10th day after receipt. The approved packaging marking may be used for the cigarette variety upon receipt by the State Fire Marshal of the manufacturer certification for that variety under ORS 476.780. (5) A manufacturer may not modify the approved packaging marking unless the modification has been submitted to and approved by the State Fire Marshal. [2007 c.34 §8]
Official history and status
History: Note: See note under 476.755.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 837-035-0000: Purpose and Scope — implements
- OAR 837-035-0020: Effective Dates — implements
- OAR 837-035-0040: Definitions — implements
- OAR 837-035-0060: General — implements
- OAR 837-035-0080: Certification Requirements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0100: Recertification Requirements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0120: Test Method — implements
- OAR 837-035-0140: Performance Standard — implements
- OAR 837-035-0160: Packaging Marking — implements
- OAR 837-035-0180: Modification of Packaging Markings — implements
- OAR 837-035-0200: Manufacturer Requirements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0220: Wholesale Dealer Requirements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0240: Retail Dealer Requirements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0260: Inspections — implements
- OAR 837-035-0280: Cooperative Agreements — implements
- OAR 837-035-0300: Seizure of Non-Compliant Product — implements
- OAR 837-035-0320: Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 837-035-0340: Procedures, Hearings and Judicial Review — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 476.770 — resolved
- ORS 476.780 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 476.760: Prohibition against distributing or offering certain cigarettes; improper packaging markings; seizure and forfeiture; interagency agreements; inspections; rules.
- ORS 476.780: Cigarette variety certification by manufacturer; retesting; record retention; unfavorable determination by State Fire Marshal.
- ORS 476.790: Providing copies of cigarette certification and illustration of packaging markings.
- OAR 837-035-0080: Certification Requirements
- OAR 837-035-0260: Inspections
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors476.html