Sales and Use Tax – Alcoholic Beverages – Rate Reduction
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Reducing, from 9% to 6%, the rate of the sales and use tax imposed on the charge for an alcoholic beverage; and terminating the Act after June 30, 2023.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Snyder, Gregorylobbyist | Bellamy Genn Group | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Milani, Jack | Md State Licensed Beverage Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Healey, Sarah | On behalf of Md. Brewers, Distillers and Wineries | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | McDonald, P. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSnyder, GregoryBellamy Genn GroupRegistered for: Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS)