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Section 56:7-28 - Determination of cost to retailer or cost to wholesaler; evidence

NJ Rev Stat § 56:7-28 (2019) (N/A)
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56:7-28. Determination of cost to retailer or cost to wholesaler; evidence

a. In determining "cost to the retailer" and "cost to the wholesaler" the Director or a court shall receive and consider as bearing on the bona fides of such cost, evidence tending to show that any person complained against under any of the provisions of this act purchased cigarettes, with respect to the sale of which complaint is made, at a fictitious price, or upon terms, or in such a manner, or under such invoices, as to conceal the true cost, discounts or terms of purchase, and shall also receive and consider as bearing on the bona fides of such cost, evidence of the normal, customary and prevailing terms and discounts in connection with other sales of a similar nature in the trade area or State.

b. Merchandise given gratis or payment made to a retailer or wholesaler by the manufacturer thereof for display, or advertising, or promotion purposes, or otherwise, shall not be considered in determining the cost of cigarettes to the retailer or wholesaler.

L.1952, c. 247, p. 828, s. 11.

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