Hal Holbrook is great in this role and the mystery, while engaging is rather disturbing as McKenzie probes layer upon layer of political corruption during his investigation. One can't help but wonder about the political repercussions after the smoke cleared. It might have made an interesting film on it's own.
North Carolina Other Tobacco Products Tax - 12.80% / Wholesale Price. In North Carolina, other tobacco products are subject to a state excise tax of 12.80% / wholesale price as well as federal excise taxes (listed below). North Carolina applies a $0.05/milliliter tax to e-cigarette and vaping liquid.
Maryland taxes cigarettes at 10 cents each, or $2.00 per pack of 20. Cigars face a tax rate of 70% of the wholesale price and other tobacco products face a rate of 30% of the wholesale price.