An Act To Preserve And Strengthen The Fund For A Healthy Maine

LD 1658 increases tobacco taxes in Maine to fund the "Fund for a Healthy Maine." It raises the cigarette tax from 100 to 150 mills per cigarette effective January 5, 2026, and increases smokeless tobacco taxes from $2.02 to $3.03 per ounce or package. For other tobacco products, it raises the tax rate from 43% to 65% of cost price. The revenue from these taxes will be credited to the Fund for a Healthy Maine starting in fiscal year 2027-28, directly affecting tobacco manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who purchase these products.