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AR SB494
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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Consolidates multiple tobacco-related permits into a single Wholesale Permit covering tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and e-liquid products at $1,000 annually
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Eliminates the separate Manufacturer Cigarette Only Permit ($500) and the Vapor Product and E-liquid Product Exclusive Permit ($1,000) by merging them into broader permit categories
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Maintains existing permit fees: Vendor Permit at $100, Vending Machine Permit at $10 per machine, Retail Permit at $100, and salesperson permits at $25 each
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Cigar-only manufacturers and importers remain exempt from permit fees if they submit a copy of their federal tobacco license to Arkansas Tobacco Control
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Approved April 16, 2025 as Act 717 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Reduce The Number And Types Of Permits Issued By Arkansas Tobacco Control; And To Consolidate Several Permits Into A Single Permit Under The Arkansas Tobacco Products Tax Act Of 1977.
Last Action
Notification that SB494 is now Act 717
4/18/2025