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MD SB279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Hayes

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Baltimore City Council may enact and the Mayor may enforce local laws regulating the sale and distribution of cigarettes, other tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices
  • Local laws must be at least as stringent as state provisions under the Business Regulation Article
  • Baltimore City cannot enact local laws regarding the issuance of licenses under existing state titles
  • Baltimore City cannot impose local taxes on cigarettes or other tobacco products, which remain governed by Title 12 of the Tax – General Article
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Local Laws Authorization

Licenses

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

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