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Facts and Figures

Facts, data and research related to the developmental disability supports & services and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Waiting List.

Legislation passed in 2011 that increased the sales tax on alcohol products in Maryland. $15 million of the revenue raised from this tax was dedicated to serve people on the Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiting List in fiscal year 2012 (July 2011-June 2012).

For information about the DDA’s Alcohol Tax Waiting List Initiative visit the DHMH website

The following documents provide information about the alcohol tax legislation:

The legislation that passed in 2011 raised the SALES tax on alcohol. Previous legislation that was introduced (but did not pass) would have raised the EXCISE tax on alcohol. The following documents are related to the excise tax legislation and are informative regarding the impact of a tax increase.