HB 572 Summary

• Increases the state tax on cigarettes from 21.25 mills per cigarette to 33.75 mills per cigarette, raising the tax from $0.425 to $0.675 per pack.

• All revenue collected from the increased cigarette tax shall be deposited into the State General Fund.

• The increased tax is exclusive and replaces any other additional local taxes and license fees on cigarettes, except for local taxes enacted on or before May 18, 2004, which remain operative.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.