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Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission

TT-46 – Tobacco violations report (2005)

Violations and Penalty Reports |

Learn about tobacco compliance violations and fines issued to Maryland tobacco businesses during 2005

This bulletin lists tobacco licensees that admitted to violating Maryland tobacco laws during 2005. The businesses voluntarily paid monetary fines instead of facing suspension or revocation of their licenses or permits.

What you need to know

  • A tobacco business was fined for below-cost cigarette sales violations
  • The violations involved multiple Sam’s Club locations
  • The total fine issued was $15,000
  • Businesses paid fines instead of license suspension or revocation

Who This Applies To

This bulletin applies to:

  • Tobacco wholesalers
  • Tobacco stampers
  • Retail businesses selling cigarettes
  • Businesses subject to Maryland cigarette pricing laws

Violations Reported

The following violations were reported during 2005:

  • Sams East Inc. t/a Sams Club 4771
  • Permit: TW-00711
  • Sams East Inc. t/a Sams Club 6652
  • Permit: TS-00582
  • Sams East Inc. t/a Sams Club 6653
  • Permit: TS-00581
  • Sams East Inc. t/a Sams Club 6655
  • Permit: TS-00578

Violation:

  • Violated the Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act

Fine:

  • $15,000

What Violations Were Involved

The violations in this bulletin involved:

  • Selling cigarettes below cost
  • Violating Maryland cigarette pricing laws
  • Noncompliance with the Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act

Requirements for Tobacco Businesses

Maryland tobacco businesses must:

  • Follow cigarette pricing requirements
  • Maintain compliance with Maryland tobacco laws
  • Review pricing practices regularly
  • Ensure sales comply with state regulations

Businesses that violate tobacco laws may face:

  • Monetary fines
  • License suspension
  • License revocation
  • Additional enforcement action

What This Means for Businesses

This bulletin shows that Maryland regulators enforce:

  • Cigarette pricing laws
  • Sales compliance requirements
  • Tobacco business regulations

Businesses should review pricing and sales procedures to reduce compliance risks and avoid enforcement penalties.

Important Notes

  • These violations were resolved through voluntary fine payments
  • Enforcement actions were issued under Section 16-212 of the Business Regulation Article
  • The bulletin covers violations reported from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005

Need Help?

For questions about tobacco violations, contact the ATCC: 410-260-7314 ext. 4 or [email protected]

Related files

TT-46 – Tobacco violations report (2005)