§ 5-102. Imposition of tax

MD Tax-Gen Code § 5-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in § 5-104 of this subtitle, a tax is imposed on any alcoholic beverage in the State.

(b)    A tax is imposed on each person who sells or consigns an alcoholic beverage in the State from a jurisdiction outside the State, if the Comptroller finds that, in connection with the solicitation, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages, the jurisdiction:

(1)    requires a tax, assessment, or charge that is greater for alcoholic beverages consigned from a Maryland licensee or permit holder than the amount required for alcoholic beverages consigned from a licensee or permit holder in another jurisdiction; and

(2)    discriminates in fact against the licensee or permit holder of the State.

(c)    (1)    A county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or other political subdivision of the State may not impose a tax on any alcoholic beverage.

(2)    The Comptroller may not impose the tax under subsection (b) of this section on a person who has distillery plants in this and another state.