So, how long before the number of packs a person can buy ANYWHERE in the country is limited? It’s amazing that Bloomberg didn’t try to pass a law prohibiting Virginia from selling cigarettes at a lower price than New York. It wouldn’t have forced Virginia to do it but it would have made Bloomberg feel good.
Result of new Virginia tax increase: reduced revenues.
In related news, Bloomberg DEMANDS background checks on anyone buying cigarettes anywhere in North America (except Mexico, of course).
35% of taxes collected in other states to go to NY to make up for “stolen revenue”.