Under the Tobacco Tax Act, unless otherwise authorized, it is against the law to buy, possess or distribute any quantity of illegal cigarettes or any other untaxed tobacco product. These products are illegal tobacco.
How to Identify Legal Cigarettes
Legal cigarettes are identified by:
- Federal stamp with the letters "ON" and a yellow background colour.
- Purchase price that is more than $55.00 per carton.
- Cigarettes sold in clear, plastic bags are illegal.
