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Maryland raises the tobacco tax
May 22, 2012
On Monday, May 14th, 2012, the Maryland General Assembly convened a special three-day session to complete the work of balancing the state’s 2013 budget. Among the measures approved was a revenue package which included a tax on small cigars that will increase from 15% of wholesale to 70% of wholesale and the tax on smokeless tobacco products will increase from 15% of wholesale to 30% of wholesale.
Governor O'Malley expected to sign the legislation on Tuesday, May 22 and the new tax rate will take effect July 1, 2012.
Please thank your Senators and Delegates for enacting this legislation that will prevent youth from using tobacco products, save lives, and raise critically needed funds for the state. Thank you for your help on this issue.
Take Action Now: Please send a thank you message to your state lawmakers.
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