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Stamping Machine Equipment Compensation
Stamping Machine Equipment Compensation
Upgrades to Equipment or Technology
Under Michigan law, an eligible stamping agent may be compensated for certain upgrades to technology and equipment that are necessary to affix encrypted digital cigarette tax stamps.
The following items while not a complete list, provide examples of common upgrades to equipment and technology which may be eligible for compensation.
Requests for compensation can be requested using Form 5191, Application for Compensation for Certain Upgrades to Cigarette Tax Stamping Technology and Equipment.
Cameras
To collect product and stamp information
Logic Controllers
Programmable logic controller required for machine MSA interface
Monitors
For displaying information to operator
Handheld Scanners
To collect product and stamp information
MSA System & Tax Stamp Computers
For reading and tracking stamp data
Software
For operation of stamping machine and operator interface
Motors
Drive or machine motors required to transport carton through stamping machine
Other Equipment
Must meet the same eligibility requirements