Court Rejects Seneca Nation's Appeal
A New York state appeals court today lifted a temporary order preventing the state from taxing cigarettes sold by Indian retailers to non-Native customers.
The Seneca Nation had asked the appeals court to extend the ban while it continues to challenge regulations adopted by state taxing officials.
The court order denies the request for a preliminary injunction and lifts the temporary restraining order that's been in place since June 10.
Seneca President Robert Odawi Porter says the Senecas will shift from selling name-brand cigarettes to reservation-made cigarettes, which he says are not subject to the state's $4.35-per-pack tax.
You can read the court order here. (PDF)
The Seneca Nation had asked the appeals court to extend the ban while it continues to challenge regulations adopted by state taxing officials.
The court order denies the request for a preliminary injunction and lifts the temporary restraining order that's been in place since June 10.
Seneca President Robert Odawi Porter says the Senecas will shift from selling name-brand cigarettes to reservation-made cigarettes, which he says are not subject to the state's $4.35-per-pack tax.
You can read the court order here. (PDF)
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