Tobacco Tax Stamp Refunds - Loss Due to Theft
Sponsor: Cory V. McCray (District 45)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - MiscellaneousStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 896 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a claimant who buys tobacco tax stamps to receive a refund for tobacco tax stamps affixed to stolen property; requiring the claimant to provide the Comptroller with certain documentation when making a claim for a refund; and providing for a fine for making a false claim of double the amount of any tax refund received in addition to any other authorized penalties.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Warthen, Christopher | The George J Falter CO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bell, Destiny | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | winkler, tamika | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FAVBereano, BruceRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…