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Tobacco Laws
Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Tax
12-101. Definitions.
12-102. Tax Imposed on Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products.
12-103. Presumption of Taxability.
12-104. Tobacco Tax Exceptions.
12-105. Tax Rate.
12-201. Tax Returns Required.
12-202. Wholesale and Tax Returns Required.
12-203. Wholesaler Recordkeeping Requirements.
12-301. Licensed Wholesaler Defined.
12-302. Tobacco Tax Payments Required.
12-303. Tax Stamp Purchases.
12-304. Evidence of Tobacco Tax Payment.
12-305. Acts Prohibited.
Cigarette Licensing Requirements
16-101 Definitions
16-102 Delegation of Power or Duty
16-201 Definitions
16-202 License Required
16-203 Requirements and Qualification for Applicants
16-204 Fees and Applications
16-205 Issuance
16-206 Scope
16-206 Scope
16-207 Expiration and Renewal
16-208 Surrender, Transfer, or Assignment
16-209 Display and Label Requirements
16-210 Suspensions and Revocations
16-211 Notice and Hearings
16-211 Notice and Hearings
16-211 Notice and Hearings
16-212 Suspension or Disciplinary Actions
16-212 Suspension or Disciplinary Actions
16-213 Appeals
16-214 Prohibited Actions, Penalties
16-215 Stamp Required
16-216 Disbursement of Collected Fees
16-218 Record Retention and Examination
16-219 Delivery Ticket or Invoice
16-220 Sale or Removal Prevented
16-221 Vending Machine Seal Protected
16-222 Shipping, Importing, or Selling Cigarettes
16-223 Direct Sales
16-301 Required License
16-302 Applications
16-303 Issuance
16-304 Term and Expiration
16-304 Term and Expiration
16-305 Conspicuous Display
16-306 Grounds for Suspension and Revocation
16-307 Notice and Hearings
16-308 Retail Sale
16-308.2 Sale of Unpackaged Cigarette
16-308.3 Unannounced Inspections
16-309 Penalty for Violations
16-401 Policy of the State
16-402 Definitions
16-403 Escrow Requirement for Tobacco Product Manufacturers
16-501 Definitions
16-502 Purpose; Legislative Intent
16-503 Certification of Participation or Compliance with Escrow Act
16-504 Directory
16-505 Agent for Service of Process
16-506 Disclosure of Information by Wholesalers and Manufacturers
16-507 Penalties
16-508 Review, Regulations; Costs and Attorney’s Fees; Forfeiture
16-601 Definitions
16-602 Compliance with Standards, Testing Methods
16-602 Compliance with Standards, Testing Methods
16-602.1 Certification Not Required with Test Cigarettes
16-603 Certification of Testing Results
16-604 Certification Marking
16-605 Certification Provided to Interested Parties
16-606 Cigarettes in Violation Considered Contraband
16-607 Regulations
16-608 Penalties for Violation of Subtitle
16-609 Enforcement
16-610 Authorization for Seizure of Cigarettes in Violation of Subtitle
16-3A-01 Definitions
16-3A-02 Vending Machines
16-3A-03 Violations; Penalties
16-3B-01 Comptroller Regulations Violated
Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act
11-501. Definitions.
11-502. Exemptions.
11-503. Calculation of Cost.
11-504. Transactions Under Cost Prohibited.
11-505. Combination Transactions.
11-506. Evidence.
11-507. Enforcement.
11-508. Remedies Available.
11-509. Sales Below Cost Act Inapplicable.
11-510. Short Title.
Display or Distribution of Tobacco Products to an Individual under 21
(Carroll, Cecil, Garrett, and St. Mary's)
1-1201 Definitions
1-1202 Display of Tobacco Products
1-1203 Distribution of Tobacco Products
1-1204 Citation
1-1205 Election to Stand Trial
1-1206 Prosecution of Violations
1-1207 Court Costs
1-1208 Penalties Remitted to County
1-1209 Adjudication Not a Criminal Conviction
Distribution of an ESD to an Individual under 21
24-305 Distribution of ESD to an Individual under 21
24-307 Distribution of Tobacco Product to an Individual under 21
Distribution of Tobacco Products to an Individual under 21 (Civil)
24-307 Distribution of Tobacco Product to an Individual under 21
Distribution of Tobacco Products to an Individual under 21 (Criminal)
10-101 Definitions
10-107 Distribution of Tobacco Products to an Individual under 21
ESD Licensing Requirements
16.7-101. Definitions.
16.7-102 Delegation of Powers and Duties by the Executive Director
16.7-201 License Required
16.7-202 Application for License
16.7-203 Issuance of License
16.7-204 Scope of Authorization under License
16.7-204.1 Signage
16.7-205 Renewal and Expiration of License
16.7-206 Assigment or Transfer; Refund
16.7-207 Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, or Revocations
16.7-208 Hearings
16.7-209 Suspension or Revocation; Disciplinary Proceedings
16.7-210 Judicial Review
16.7-211 Operation without License Prohibited; Violations; Penalties
16.7-212 Collection of Fees; Distribution and Use
16.7-213 Requirements for Persons who Ship, Import, or Sell ESDs
16.7-213.1 Unannounced Inspections
16.7-214 Violations; Penalties
Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act
24-501. Definitions.
24-502. Intent of General Assembly.
24-503. Purpose of Subtitle.
24-504. Indoor Places Where Smoking Prohibited.
24-505. Indoor Places Where Smoking Allowed.
24-506. Maintenance and Posting of Signs.
24-507. Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Indoor Areas Prohibited.
24-508. Fines and Penalties.
24-509. Waivers.
24-510. County or Municipal Government Allowed More Stringent Measures.
24-511. Short Title.
Other Tobacco Product Licensing Requirements
16.5-101 Definitions
16.5-102 Delegation of Powers or Duties by the Executive Director
16.5-103 Sellers Located Outside of State
16.5-201 License Required
16.5-202 Place of Business Maintained in State
16.5-203 License Application
16.5-204 Issuance of License
16.5-205 Other Tobacco Product Licenses; Authorized Activity
16.5-206 License Renewal and Expiration
16.5-207 Assignment of License Prohibited
16.5-208 License Denial, Suspension, or Revocation
16.5-209 Notice and Hearing
16.5-210 License Suspension
16.5-211 Appeals
16.5-212 License Required to Act as OTP Manufacturer, Retailer, Warehouse, or Wholesaler
16.5-213 License Fees Paid to General Fund
16.5-214 Record Keeping
Business Regulation 16.5-214.1 Signage
16.5-215 Transfer of OTP by Vehicle on Public Road
16.5-216 Shipment, Import, or Sale of OTP in State
16.5-217 Sale or Distribution of Other Tobacco Products
16.5-217.1 Unannounced Inspections
16.5-218 Fines and Penalties
