Section 10-50-66 - Seizure and destruction of contraband tobacco products.

10-50-66. Seizure and destruction of contraband tobacco products. Any cigarettes or tobacco products found at any place in this state that have been imported in violation of §§ 10-50-65 to 10-50-67, inclusive, are declared to be contraband goods and may be seized without a warrant by the secretary, agents or employees of the secretary, or any law enforcement officer of this state when directed to do so by the secretary. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 10-50-36, cigarettes or tobacco products imported in violation of §§ 10-50-65 to 10-50-67, inclusive, shall be destroyed by the secretary.

Source: SL 2000, ch 65, § 2.