All packaging for fire safe cigarettes approved for sale in Vermont must be marked in accordance with 20 V.S.A. section 2757(d). The marking must be uniformly applied on all packages, including packs, cartons and cases of cigarettes marketed by that manufacturer. A manufacturer must use only one marking on all brands approved for sale in Vermont.

The intent of Vermont law is to have all cigarettes sold in Vermont use the same marking as cigarettes approved for sale in New York State. Any marking approved and in use in New York State will be approved for Vermont.

To obtain approval for cigarette package marking the following information must be submitted:

• A cover letter identifying the cigarette manufacturer and the contact person for the manufacturer.
• A copy of the marking approval from the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
• Sample packs or cartons, or copies, clearly showing the proposed marking.

The marking is required to be in a font of at least eight-point type and include one of the following:

• Modifications of the product UPC Code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of the UPC Code. The mark may consist of one or more alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the UPC Code.
• Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed, on the cigarette package or cellophane wrap.
• Printed, stamped, engraved or embossed text that indicates that the cigarettes meet the law.

Send all information to:

Division of Fire Safety
Vermont Department of Public Safety
1311 US Route 302-Berlin, Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
Attention: Robert Howe
Assistant State Fire Marshal - Chief Fire Prevention Officer

Phone 802.479.7566
E-mail rhowe@dps.state.vt.us
Fax 802.479.7562