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ME LD166
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Moonen
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AI Summary
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Pharmacies and retail establishments containing pharmacies are ineligible for retail tobacco licenses in Maine
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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
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Eliminates the 0.66% discount rate previously provided to licensed cigarette distributors purchasing tax stamps at face value of 175 mills
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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