Bill > H2973

This bill proposes to increase the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Specifically, it would: 1) Raise the excise tax on alcohol from $3.30 to $6.60 per gallon. 2) Increase the excise tax on malt beverages from $0.03 to $0.06 per gallon. 3) Raise the excise tax on still wines from $0.55 to $1.10 per gallon. 4) Increase the excise tax on sparkling wines from $0.70 to $1.40 per gallon. 5) Raise the excise tax on alcohol other than wine and malt beverages from $1.10 to $2.20 per gallon. 6) Increase the excise tax on certain distilled spirits from $4.05 to $8.10 per gallon. The revenue generated from these increased taxes would be directed to a new "substance abuse health protection fund" to be used for substance abuse treatment, education, and prevention programs.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2973