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MA H4065

MA H4065
Combatting illegal tobacco and preventing further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth


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Introduced
12/14/2017
In Committee
12/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Combatting illegal tobacco and preventing further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth

AI Summary

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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