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ID H0314

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Revenue and Taxation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New tax of $0.03 per milliliter levied on nicotine-containing electronic smoking device solutions, effective July 1, 2025

  • Tax revenue distributed 75% to the prevention of minors' access to tobacco/electronic smoking devices fund, and 25% to public health districts for prevention and cessation programs

  • Retailers selling untaxed electronic smoking devices face civil penalties equal to three times the tax due, with a minimum penalty of $50.00

  • Electronic smoking devices added to existing tobacco products regulatory framework, including distributor permit requirements, recordkeeping obligations, and inspection authority by the State Tax Commission

  • Emergency clause makes the act effective May 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide a tax on the sale and distribution of electronic smoking devices.

TAXATION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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