Cherokee Nation negotiates new tobacco taxation compact

Tuesday, July 23, 2013  

The Cherokee Nation is negotiating a new tobacco tax compact with the state of Oklahoma.

Gov. Mary Fallin (R) wants a single tax rate for tobacco sales in Indian Country. Five tribes have already agreed to a $1.03 per pack tax.

“We are looking forward to aggressively promoting our interest and the interest of our retailers with the state of Oklahoma,” Attorney General Todd Hembree told The Cherokee Phoenix. He wouldn't say whether the tribe believes the $1.03 per pack rate is fair.

Most tribal compacts expire this year.

Get the Story:
State aims to increase tribe’s tobacco sales tax (The Cherokee Phoenix 7/22)

Oklahoma governor seeks a single tobacco tax rate for tribes (07/03)
Oklahoma tribes report positive talks on tobacco compacts (06/12)