HB 1252 -- Cigarette Taxes Sponsor: Lawson This bill imposes an additional 35-cent tax on a pack of cigarettes manufactured by a nonparticipating manufacturer. The term "nonparticipating manufacturer" is defined as any tobacco product manufacturer that is not participating in the Master Settlement Agreement. The additional revenue generated from the tax will be used for the administration of the state's tobacco settlement agreement. The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the effective date.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives