TT-32 – Tobacco violations report (2000–2001)
Learn about tobacco licensing violations and fines issued by Maryland regulators during the reporting period
This bulletin lists tobacco licensees that admitted to violations of Maryland tobacco laws and regulations between July 1, 2000 and December 31, 2001. Instead of license suspension or revocation, the businesses paid monetary fines under Maryland law.
What you need to know
- Multiple businesses were fined for tobacco law violations
- Violations included untaxed cigarette sales and below-cost cigarette sales
- Fines ranged from $750 to $7,500
- Businesses paid fines instead of facing license suspension or revocation
Who This Applies To
This bulletin applies to:
- Tobacco wholesalers
- Tobacco stampers
- Businesses selling cigarettes in Maryland
- Retailers purchasing tobacco products
Violations Reported
The following violations were reported during the enforcement period:
- Food Lion LLC
- Permit: TW-00637
Violation:
- Sold cigarettes to Maryland retailers without Maryland excise tax stamps
Fine:
- $750
- Southern MD Candy & Tobacco Inc.
- Permit: TW-00022
Violation:
- Violated the Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act
Fine:
- $2,000
- Interstate 95 Inc.
- Permit: TS-00621
Violation:
- Failed to register for Other Tobacco Products tax
- Violated Regulation 03.02.02.08
Fine:
- $1,000
- Food Lion LLC
- Permit: TW-00637
Violation:
- Sold cigarettes to Maryland retailers without Maryland excise tax stamps
Fine:
- $1,000
- Eby F.A. Davis LLC t/a Eby-Brown Mid-Atlantic
- Permit: TW-00639
Violation:
- Violated the Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act
Fine:
- $7,500
What Violations Were Involved
The violations in this bulletin involved:
- Selling unstamped cigarettes
- Selling cigarettes below cost
- Failure to register for required tobacco taxes
- Violations of Maryland tobacco tax regulations
What This Means for Businesses
Maryland tobacco businesses must:
- Follow cigarette tax stamp requirements
- Comply with pricing laws
- Register for required tobacco taxes
- Follow Maryland tobacco regulations and reporting rules
Businesses that violate tobacco laws may face:
- Monetary fines
- License suspension
- License revocation
- Additional enforcement action
Important Notes
- These violations were resolved through voluntary fine payments
- Fines were issued under Section 16-212 of the Business Regulation Article
- The bulletin covers violations from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001
Need Help?
For questions about tobacco violations, contact the ATCC: 410-260-7314 ext. 4 or [email protected]