Section 77-4004 - First owner, definedFirst owner shall mean any person:
(1) Engaged in the business of selling tobacco products in this state who brings or causes to be brought into this state from outside this state any tobacco products for sale in this state, including a retailer who purchases directly from suppliers outside this state who are not licensed pursuant to subsection (2) of section 77-4009;(2) Who makes, manufactures, or fabricates tobacco products in this state for sale in this state; or(3) Engaged in business outside this state who ships or transports tobacco products to retailers in this state and who becomes licensed pursuant to subsection (2) of section 77-4009.Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 77-4004