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DE HB138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the excise tax on tobacco products (other than cigarettes) from 15% to 30% of the wholesale price.
  • Eliminates the separate tax classification for moist snuff and consolidates it under the general "tobacco products" tax.
  • Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include a comprehensive list of products containing tobacco intended for human consumption, excluding only FDA-approved cessation or medical products.
  • Directs all tax revenue in excess of $3.5 million annually from the increased tax to The Delaware Health Fund to support preventive care and health detection programs.
  • Maintains the existing excise tax on cigarettes at 80.0 mills per cigarette with no changes to that rate.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxes On Tobacco Products.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Finance5/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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