Kansas Statutes Chapter 31. Fire Protection § 31-605. Same; cigarette markings

(a) Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with K.S.A. 31-604, and amendments thereto, shall be marked with the letters “FSC,” which signifies fire standards compliant, appearing in eight-point type or larger and permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed on the package at or near the UPC code. A manufacturer certifying cigarettes in accordance with K.S.A. 31-604, and amendments thereto, shall provide a copy of the certifications to any wholesale dealer and its agents to which the manufacturer sells cigarettes. Any wholesale dealer, agent, retail dealer or vending machine operator shall permit the state fire marshal, the director, the attorney general, and employees thereof, to inspect cigarette packaging marked in accordance with this section.

(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2009.