### Question
How does the law define snuff?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 5702*, **snuff** is defined as:

> any finely cut, ground, or powdered tobacco that is not intended to be smoked

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 5702*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 52-TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES > Subchapter A-Definitions; Rate and Payment of Tax; Exemption From Tax; and Refund and Drawback of Tax**

