HB 1520 - Sales and Use Tax: Tax–Free Periods- Hunting and Sporting Goods

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Introduced this week (March 5):
HB 1520 - Sales and Use Tax – Tax–Free Periods – Hunting and Sporting Goods

FOR the purpose of establishing a certain sales and use tax exemption period for certain hunting and sporting goods under certain circumstances; defining certain terms; and generally relating to a certain sales and use tax exemption for certain hunting and sporting goods.

THE 7–DAY PERIOD FROM THE THIRD SUNDAY IN APRIL THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY SHALL BE A TAX–FREE PERIOD FOR HUNTING AND SPORTING GOODS SHOPPING IN MARYLAND DURING WHICH THE SALES AND USE TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OF FIREARMS, FISHING SUPPLIES, AND HUNTING SUPPLIES IF THE TAXABLE PRICE OF THE ITEM IS $1,000 OR LESS.

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2014RS/bills/hb/hb1520f.pdf

Will post hearing date if/when it's announced.