Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering eligibility for an exemption from the sales and use tax for the sale of precious metal bullion or coins by repealing a requirement that the sale occur at the Baltimore Convention Center.
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Testimony (21)
MGA witness listFAV 20FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Graber, Andrew | Andrew E. Graber | Oral |
| FAV | Shaffer, Benjamin | Citizens for Sound Money | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mangels, Sami Jo | Golden Eagle Coins | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stelfox, Brett | Golden Eagle Coins | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stelfox, Brett | Golden Eagle Coins | Oral |
| FAV | Lynn, Alexander | Harford Coin Company | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ullmann, Rachel | Jennings Office | Position only |
| FAV | Heller, Patrick | Liberty Coin Service | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cortez, Jp | Sound Money Defense League | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Beaven, Will | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crenshaw, David | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stover, Mark | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Werner, Tracey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association