Tobacco and liquor retailer density by district
Prince George's County
Summary
CB-83 would bar convenience stores from selling tobacco products to combat the spread of 24-hour smoke shops; industry groups want a clearer line drawn between legitimate convenience stores and bad actors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Convenience store owners and fuel retailers could lose tobacco revenue; the sponsor says bad actors skirt Maryland taxes.
Residents of districts oversaturated with 24-hour tobacco shops, particularly in District 7.
Legitimate convenience store and fuel retailers who sell tobacco as part of a diversified retail offering.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Health - Sep 22, 2026
The county has 932 active tobacco licenses and 142 Class A liquor licenses. District 7 has nearly double the county average density for both, while the highest smoking rates are concentrated inside the Beltway — right where retailer density is highest.
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Sep 17, 2026
CB-83 would bar convenience stores from selling tobacco products to combat the spread of 24-hour smoke shops; industry groups want a clearer line drawn between legitimate convenience stores and bad actors.
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