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AR SB494

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cigar-only manufacturers and importers remain exempt from permit fees if they submit a copy of their federal tobacco license to Arkansas Tobacco Control

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation4/3/2025
Revenue & Taxation3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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