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Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission

TCB-24-001 – Requirement for complete and accurate sales reporting

Reporting Requirements |

Understand new legal requirements for accurate reporting of cigarette and RYO tobacco sales

Maryland law now requires cigarette wholesalers to submit complete and accurate monthly sales reports for cigarettes and roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco. Failure to report correctly may result in enforcement action and license penalties.

What you need to know

  • You must report complete and accurate sales data

  • Reports must include cigarette and RYO tobacco by brand and manufacturer

  • Use the current version of Form 608-3

  • Incomplete reporting may lead to license penalties

Who This Applies To

Licensed wholesalers of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco in Maryland

What Changed

  • New law clarifies that all reported sales data must be complete and accurate

  • Strengthens enforcement for incorrect or missing information

  • Reinforces use of the updated reporting form

Requirements / Process / Rules

  • Submit Form 608-3 each month

  • Report all cigarette and RYO sales from the prior month

Reports must include:

  • Brand family

  • Manufacturer

  • Quantity sold

  • Submit each manufacturer’s products on a separate page

  • Use the current version of Form 608-3 (revised March 2021)

What Is Now Allowed / Not Allowed

Allowed:

  • Reporting complete and accurate sales information

Not allowed:

  • Submitting incomplete or inaccurate data

  • Selling or stamping products not listed in the Maryland Tobacco Directory

Effective Date

  • October 1, 2023

What This Means for Businesses

  • You must review reporting processes for accuracy

  • You must verify all sales data before submitting reports

  • You must ensure products are listed in the state directory

  • You may face enforcement action for errors or omissions

Important Notes

  • Only products listed in the Maryland Tobacco Directory can be sold

  • Violations may be treated as criminal offenses

  • Civil penalties and license suspension or revocation may apply

Need Help?

For questions about these reporting requirements, contact the Maryland Comptroller’s Office: 410-260-7980

For licensing questions, contact the ATCC: 410-260-7314 ex. 4 or [email protected]

Related files

TCB-24-001 – Requirement for complete and accurate sales reporting