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Maryland Governor Signs New Alcohol Tax

Published in Law and Health Weekly, June 4th, 2011

2011 JUN 4 -- Marin Institute, the alcohol industry watchdog, joined with allies in Maryland today in thanking Governor O'Malley and the Maryland legislature for enacting the state's first new alcohol tax in almost 40 years. The increase, which takes effect on July 1, will raise at least $87 million a year for critical public health and education programs.

"We commend Governor Martin O'Malley and the Maryland General Assembly for this great public health victory for our state," said Vincent DeMarco, president of the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative. "The new alcohol sales tax increase will save lives by reducing underage drinking and over-consumption...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2011-06-04)

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