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ME LD166

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Moonen

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Pharmacies and retail establishments containing pharmacies are ineligible for retail tobacco licenses in Maine

  • Selling, keeping for sale, or giving away tobacco products (including through vending machines) at these locations constitutes a civil violation with fines up to $2,000 per day

  • Eliminates the 0.66% discount rate previously provided to licensed cigarette distributors purchasing tax stamps at face value of 175 mills

  • Approved by the Governor on July 7, 2025, with an effective date of April 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies

Smoking

Last Action

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 650 Yeas 17 - Nays 16 - Excused 2 - Absent 0

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services1/14/2025

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