Tax Free Weekend For Energy Star Products In Md.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Shoppers in Maryland who purchase qualifying Energy Star products will get a break from the state's 6 percent sales tax this weekend.

Beginning Saturday and continuing through Monday, shoppers who purchase air conditioners, refrigerators, washers and dryers, boilers, dehumidifiers, compact fluorescent light bulbs and other qualifying Energy Star products will get the tax break.

The annual Shop Maryland Energy weekend is now in its fifth year.