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State ex rel. Edmondson v. Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd.

The State accused a tobacco manufacturer, who had not participated in the Master Settlement Agreement, from accurately contributing to the escrow account, as required by law for such non-participating manufacturers.  The State claimed the manufacturer was selling more cigarettes within the state than the manufacturer had claimed.  The lower court ordered the tobacco manufacturer to contribute several million dollars, as owed for previous years. In this decision, the appeals court upholds the lower court's order.

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Oklahoma v. Grand River Enterprises, 2013 OK Civ App 58, Court of Civil Appeals of the State of Oklahoma (June 19, 2013)

  • United States
  • Jun 19, 2013
  • The Court of Civil Appeals of the State of Oklahoma, Division II

Parties

Plaintiff

  • Attorney General of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma Tax Commission
  • State ex rel. Edmondson

Defendant

  • Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd.
  • Tobaccoville, USA, Inc.

Legislation Cited

Master Settlement Agreement

Oklahoma MSA Escrow Statute

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Government Enforcement Action
Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.

Tobacco Control Topics

Price and Tax Measures
Tax or price measures, including tax- and duty-free regulation. (See FCTC Art. 6)
Illicit Trade
Measures relating to illicit trade, including smuggling, illicit manufacturing and counterfeiting. (See FCTC Art. 15)

Substantive Issues

None

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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