California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §30014: (a) “Transporter” means any person transporting into or within this state any of the following: (1) Cigarettes not contained in packages to which are affixed California cigarette tax stamps or meter i
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(a) “Transporter” means any person transporting into or within this state any of the following: (1) Cigarettes not contained in packages to which are affixed California cigarette tax stamps or meter impressions. (2) Tobacco products upon which the tobacco products surtax imposed by Article 2 (commencing with Section 30121), Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 30130.50), and Article 3 (commencing with Section 30131) of Chapter 2 has not been paid. (b) “Transporter” shall not include any of the following: (1) A licensed distributor. (2) A common carrier. (3) A person transporting cigarettes and tobacco products under federal internal revenue bond or customs control that are non-tax paid under Chapter 52 of the Internal Revenue Act of 1954 as amended.
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