New Maryland Tanning Tax Proposed

[unity]

I wish we could even say that in WI. We can no even HINT to benefits of tanning. As mentioned in another thread, there is no proof that moderate tanning causes harm but they sure make it sound like FACT. Yet we have proof that vitamin D does a lot, not to mention other perks to tanning, and we cant say a **** thing!

[eileen]

great inspirations photos jim! can i submit one with a male? (i guess the back of a male is there) LOL

and a grandparent, child, etc :)

[Ezliving_Jim]

I'm open to suggestons. Send me what you have.

You wouldn't think it would be hard to find "decent" bikini-in-the-snow pics.

Child poster would be racing the razor's edge.

I'm looking for "messages" too.

[Ezliving_Jim]

The Bill: http://mgasearch.state.md.us/data/20...hb/fhb0250.pdf

[Ezliving_Jim]

[eileen]

Ok I have one Jim but I"m not an artist. Incribe in a pale color on the back of a tan female or male...
"MD Tax Stole _% of my Vit D."
"Gov. O'Malley Wants _% of My Tan"
"MD. Tax Tan Bill Caused These Tan Lines"

[Ezliving_Jim]

The Hearing for the proposed tax on tanning HB-250 is set for Valentine's Day, February 14th @ 1pm in front of the House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee.

Now, it is esssential our calls, emails and letters flood all the Delegates on the Ways and Means Committee (especially the Democrats!) and the Delegates representing our home and tanning salon districts. Get info on contacting delegates here: http://tinyurl.com/2gwx6j

It is even more effective when salon owners take a day to visit the Delegates (and their legislative aides) in their office in Annapolis. That really works!

Please, everyone, let's get busy!

[Ezliving_Jim]

Update on HB-250 Tax On Tanning

The scheduled Ways and Means Committee Hearing on HB-250 has been postponed.

The new scheduled hearing will be on March 12, 2008 @ 1pm in front of the Ways and Means Committee.

I believe this is good news. It gives us an additional month to convince the Delegates to Vote No on HB-250. And it indicates to me that taxing tanning is not an urgent priority for the Committee.

No word yet on the expected tanning regulations bill. Maybe the legislature is too busy with more important matters of the State to mess with us again this year. One can hope.

Please continue to call, email and visit the Delegates on the Ways and Means Committee and your local representatives.

Legislation information and representative contacts: http://www.electricbeachtan.net/legislature.html

Thank you!

[Ezliving_Jim]

Is there a sales tax on tanning in D.C., Pennsylvania or Virginia?

[Ezliving_Jim]

The ITA has set up an automated email to oppose the proposed new 6% Maryland Tax on Tanning. There are 2 pre-formated letters: one for clients and one for salon owners.

Help Defeat the Maryland Tan Tax

These grassroot email campaigns are very effective. A copy of the email goes to the delegates and senator in your district and the governor. If your salon and home are in different districts, send email letters from both districts for wider coverage. Everyone is encouraged to personalize your email.

After you send the email, look for a confirmation email. It could go into your "spam" folder. The email must get a confirmation response before the email is sent on to the delegates. No confirmation = No email delivery!

Don't forget, the hearing on HB-250 is next week, March 12th @ 1pm in the HoD Ways and Means Committee.

Spread the word! Thanks!