There is levied, assessed, and imposed, and shall be collected and paid as provided in this chapter, upon the use, consumption, or possession for use of cigarettes within the state of Indiana, taxes at the rates set forth and in the manner provided in section 12 of this chapter. Provided, that the tax levied, assessed, and imposed by this section shall not be applicable to the use, consumption, or possession for use of cigarettes upon which the tax levied, assessed, and imposed by the provisions of section 12 of this chapter has been paid.
IC 6-7-1-13