SAND SPRINGS, Okla — Shoppers will be able to keep a bit of extra money in their pockets after grocery trips.
In February, Governor Stitt signed a bill taking away Oklahoma's state grocery tax. It goes into effect August 29th.
Several community members are already taking advantage and heading to their local grocery stores.
Ramona Christman is in favor of the new law.
"Without food tax, I think it's great," said Christman. "Especially for seniors who are on a fixed income like myself."
Bill Lewis is a veteran who is tax exempt.
Still, he doesn't agree with taxing groceries and is glad the law has taken effect.
"We're probably one of the last states in this area of the United States that still has a grocery tax," he said. "It's gonna be beneficial to everybody."
It is important to note some items found at grocery stores will not be tax-exempt.
Customers will still have to pay taxes on items like:
- dietary supplements
- alcohol
- tobacco
- marijuana
- pre-made or hot foods
Store manager of Cash Saver in Sand Springs, Ray Carmen, told 2 News he thinks customers will have questions. "Just gotta keep the customers informed, let them know what's going on, and hopefully they will be happy."
Carmen said his company did a good job of letting the store know how they needed to prepare for this new law.
“Been getting ready to give everyone all the new information on the state tax being taken off, and just being prepared to let them know that they've still gotta pay the city tax," he said. "Hopefully we get more business."
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