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• Introduced by Rep. John R. Brautigam (D) on March 8, 2007, this bill clarifies the laws with respect to cigarettes and cigars, for tax and other purposes. The bill reclassifies certain tobacco products such as little cigars, which are, in content, design, size and shape, substantially similar to traditional cigarettes. The bill also directs the State Tax Assessor to adopt rules to carry out the provision of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 4382-A, which is enacted in the bill.
  • Referred to the Taxation Committee on March 8, 2007.
• Passed in the House by voice vote on March 8, 2007.
• Received in the Senate on March 8, 2007.
• Failed in the Senate by voice vote on May 22, 2007, the senate/or house decided against further actions and the bill is dead.