Paterson to Decide on Cig Tax Bill
New York Governor David Paterson has 10 day to either sign or veto a bill requiring collection of taxes on sales of cigarettes by Indian retailers to non-Indians.
Paterson asked the Assembly to hold onto the bill since its final passage in August so he would have more time to try to negotiate a resolution to the tax impasse with the Indians.
Last week, Paterson met with Seneca Nation leaders but no deals came out of that meeting.
The bill would make it illegal for tobacco companies to supply wholesalers that ship cigarettes to retailers that sell tax-free. It follows a bill previously passed, but not enforced by the Paterson or Spitzer administrations, to collect the taxes at the wholesale level.
Paterson has said he wants to collect the tax, but believes forcing the issue would only result in litigation, more delays.
Paterson asked the Assembly to hold onto the bill since its final passage in August so he would have more time to try to negotiate a resolution to the tax impasse with the Indians.
Last week, Paterson met with Seneca Nation leaders but no deals came out of that meeting.
The bill would make it illegal for tobacco companies to supply wholesalers that ship cigarettes to retailers that sell tax-free. It follows a bill previously passed, but not enforced by the Paterson or Spitzer administrations, to collect the taxes at the wholesale level.
Paterson has said he wants to collect the tax, but believes forcing the issue would only result in litigation, more delays.
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