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DE SB131

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Laura Sturgeon

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the tax rate on premium cigars from 30% to 15% of the wholesale price, effective October 1 following enactment.

  • 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.

  • Aligns Delaware's premium cigar tax rate with Maryland's 15% rate and Pennsylvania's zero tax rate on premium cigars.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/14/2022
Revenue & Finance6/16/2021
Finance5/19/2021
Executive5/10/2021

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