The Higher Price of Smoking
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The tobacco tax in Maryland
1958: Bill passed over governor's veto imposing rate of
3 cents per pack
1961: Rate increased to 6 cents
1975: Rate increased to 10 cents
1980: Rate increased to 13 cents, but cigarettes are exempted from sales tax
1991: Rate increased to 16 cents, and sales tax is reinstated
1992: Rate increased to 36 cents
1999: Rate increased to 66 cents
2002: Rate increased to $1
2008: Rate increased to $2
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