Section 43.50.810. Minimum prices for cigarette sales.

   (a) For the purposes of AS 43.50.710 - 43.50.849, the department shall determine the minimum price for which a wholesaler may advertise, offer to sell, or sell cigarettes at wholesale by applying the following formula:
Wholesale Minimum Price = 1.02(M - D + T),
where M = the manufacturer's list price;
D = trade discounts; and
T = the full face value of all cigarette taxes.
   (b) For the purposes of AS 43.50.710 - 43.50.849, the department shall determine the minimum price for which a retailer or wholesaler may advertise, offer to sell, or sell cigarettes at retail by multiplying by 1.04 the wholesale minimum price determined under (a) of this section.

Authorities

43.50.710;43.50.720;43.50.790

Notes

References

AS 43.50.710 Sale at less than minimum price; rebate in price.
AS 43.50.720 Sale at less than minimum price; sale with gift or concession.
AS 43.50.790 Administration of AS 43.50.710 - 43.50.849; regulations.

History

(Sec. 7 ch 114 SLA 2010)