Maryland Enacts Sales Tax Exemption for School Book Fairs

The Maryland Governor signed a law to amend the state’s sales and use tax law by adding a new exemption for elementary and secondary school book fairs. The exemption applies to book fairs held in-person on school premises where net proceeds benefit the school or students, including sales through third-party vendor agreements managed by school personnel. The law takes effect July 1. [H.B. 358, enacted 04/28/26]

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