ALBANY -- A bill given final approval in New York's legislature would require retailers on Indian reservations to charge a tax on tobacco sales.
The bill passed during a one-day special session of the state Senate on Friday.
The measure had already passed the Assembly, and will be sent to Gov. David Paterson. A spokeswoman in the governor's office says there won't be any comment until they have a chance to review the bill.
The American Cancer Society says the new tax could get about 100,000 people to quit smoking.
The bill was passed the same day the Senate supported a property tax cap.
The measure had already passed the Assembly, and will be sent to Gov. David Paterson. A spokeswoman in the governor's office says there won't be any comment until they have a chance to review the bill.
The American Cancer Society says the new tax could get about 100,000 people to quit smoking.
The bill was passed the same day the Senate supported a property tax cap.
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Victoria wrote on Oct 16, 2008 1:15 PM:
cm wrote on Aug 9, 2008 7:05 AM:
I don't think cigarettes should be taxed and different than other items purchased.
Alcohol can kill, over-eating can kill, and inhaling paint fumes can kill, and most products from China can kill...
So where are the SUPER TAXES for that stuff??? "
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