Cigarettes Could See A Bigger Price Tag This November In Maine
Cigarettes Could See A Bigger Price Tag This November In Maine A new measure introduced to Maine legislatures would increase tax set for a pack of cigarettes from $2 to $4, as recommended by the Maine legislature's Taxation Committee. If approved, the increase would become effective November 1, 2021. All tobacco products would be included in this tax increase. The taxes from cigarettes bring in $17 million annually which funds the State of Maine's tobacco cessation programs. The hope is to get more people to quit smoking and using tobacco products. Get our free mobile app Opponents worry that...