Bill > S1614

This bill aims to combat illegal tobacco and prevent further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth. Key provisions include: - Allowing the Director of the State Lottery to suspend the lottery license of a retailer or cigar retailer who has had their tobacco license suspended or revoked. - Requiring the Department of Revenue to maintain a public list of all licensed tobacco businesses. - Authorizing the use of electronic signatures on tax returns and documents. - Increasing reporting requirements for licensed tobacco businesses and giving the Commissioner of Revenue more authority to investigate and enforce tobacco laws. - Increasing penalties for various tobacco-related offenses, including the sale or possession of untaxed tobacco products. - Expanding the definition of "tobacco products" and related terms. - Clarifying the process for seizure and forfeiture of contraband tobacco products. Overall, this bill strengthens the Commonwealth's ability to monitor and enforce tobacco-related laws and regulations in order to combat the illegal tobacco trade and protect tax revenue.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1614