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DE SB131
Bill
Status
6/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
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AI Summary
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Reduces the tax rate on premium cigars from 30% to 15% of the wholesale price, effective October 1 following enactment.
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Defines "premium cigar" as a roll for smoking made entirely of tobacco (wrapper, binder, and filler) that is hand-rolled and contains no filter, tip, non-tobacco mouthpiece, or additional flavoring.
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Aligns Delaware's premium cigar tax rate with Maryland's 15% rate and Pennsylvania's zero tax rate on premium cigars.
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Adds "premium cigars" as a distinct category within the definition of "tobacco products" subject to specific tax treatment rather than the general 30% tobacco products tax.
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Makes technical corrections to Delaware tax code language for conformity with legislative drafting standards.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Taxation Of Premium Cigars.
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
4/14/2022