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AR HB1787

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a 30% excise tax on e-liquid products and vapor products sold in Arkansas under the new "E-Cigarette Excise Tax Act"

  • Imposes the excise tax on vapor products only when sold as part of a bundled transaction with an e-liquid product, where products are distinct and sold for one nonitemized price

  • Requires the excise tax to be imposed, reported, and administered in the same manner as existing tobacco product taxes under the Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1977

  • Allows county, municipal, and local regulations of tobacco products that are more restrictive than state law and that existed as of the effective date to remain in effect without state preemption

  • Applies the excise tax to inventory and stocks of e-liquid and vapor products purchased by wholesalers or retailers on or after the subchapter's effective date, with implementation effective the first day of the second calendar month following enactment

Legislative Description

Regulate The Sale And Taxation Of Tobacco Products, E-liquid Products, And Vapor Products; To Amend The Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act Of 1977; And To Create A Tax On E-liquid Products And Vapor Products.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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