УWe donТt think the Legislators are understanding all of the circumstances that would occur,Ф said Dan Shanahan, CFO of Wilson Farms Inc., a local convenience store chain. Shanahan said his chain is near the national average for cigarette sales, adding up to about 37 percent of sales.
УThe impact will be quite dramatic for us,Ф he said. УNow we have to charge more for buy cheap marlboro and people will go to other methods.Ф
Bill Smith, owner of Mrs. Thank You on Marywood Drive in Lewiston, doesnТt sell cigarettes or gasoline at his store because heТs a short drive down the road from RandyТs Smoke Shop on the Tuscarora Reservation.
УIТm not against them [Native Americans] making money,Ф he said. УBut by raising (the tax), everyoneТs going to run to the reservation.Ф



