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MA H4065
MA H4065Combatting illegal tobacco and preventing further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth
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Introduced
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
In Committee
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Combatting illegal tobacco and preventing further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth
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This bill:
Allows the director of the state lottery to suspend the license of a retailer or cigar retailer who has had their cigar or tobacco license suspended or revoked for certain violations related to the sale of tobacco products. It also requires the Department of Revenue to maintain an online list of all licensed tobacco businesses and those authorized to possess or transport unstamped cigarettes or untaxed other tobacco products. The bill expands the penalties for various tobacco-related offenses, including the sale or possession of unstamped cigarettes or untaxed other tobacco products. It also establishes a multi-agency illegal tobacco task force and a related trust fund to support enforcement efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4065 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4065.pdf |
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