DE HB215

Increases the cigarette excise tax from 105 mills to 180 mills per cigarette (from $2.10 to $3.60 per 20-pack), effective September 1, 2025

Raises taxes on other tobacco products: vapor products from 5 cents to 25 cents per milliliter, moist snuff from 92 cents to $1.23 per ounce, and other tobacco products from 30% to 45% of wholesale price

Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include all products containing, made from, or derived from tobacco or nicotine, specifically adding nicotine pouches to the list

Excludes marijuana-containing products and FDA-regulated drugs or therapeutic devices from the tobacco products definition

Doubles tobacco license fees effective January 1, 2026: wholesale licenses from $200 to $400, retail licenses from $50 to $100, vending machine licenses from $15 to $30, and replacement license fees from $10 to $20