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"The main thing is the excise tax keeps Maine retailers on a level playing field," said Campbell, referring to the need for Maine tobacco sellers to compete with online outlets.

LEVEL PLAYING FIELD? How can Maine SAY that when cigarettes in the state cost and arm and a leg!  It's not the tobacco sellers faults.  IT'S THE DAMN GLUTTON LAWMAKERS  that did this to our state!!!!

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The taxes, penalties and interest on online tobacco purchases can add up quickly. Brayman, who says she is on a limited disability income, still smokes at least two packs a day, but no longer buys online. At that rate, her habit costs at least $120 a month in excise tax alone.

I find it interesting that the state chooses to pick on a woman who is lives on a disability income which of course is already provided by the state. Moreover, since Brayman is unemployed she has much more opportunity to smoke than most smokers who are not permitted to smoke at the workplace.

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Maine: Tax critic knocks Baldacci proposal

High taxes help enhance Maine's quality of life

Maine: Bill backs tax on Internet, catalog sales

MAINE TAX BURDEN RANKED HIGHEST IN THE NATION

Maine ranks tops in taxes in U.S. again

Cigarette tax bills to target Net sales Mainers can expect to pay interest also

Maine at risk of losing millions in tobacco money

Roll Your Own Help

Maine: Taxing the smoke you breathe

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Move to NC and work for big tobacco. You get them free.