Bill > HB1576

This bill increases the sales and use tax on electronic smoking devices and vaping liquid, with the additional revenue generated from these taxes being directed to the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund, which supports research into childhood cancer. Specifically, the bill raises the tax rate on electronic smoking devices to 30% and on vaping liquid sold in containers of 5 milliliters or less to 90%, with portions of these increased taxes being allocated to the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. The bill also mandates that the Governor include a $5 million appropriation to the Fund for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 if not already included, and establishes that the Fund is for pediatric cancer research and administrative expenses, with unspent funds remaining in the Fund and not reverting to the State's general fund.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1576?ys=2026RS