MI HB5687

Extends Michigan's tobacco tax to include electronic smoking devices, effective October 1, 2016, at a rate of 32% of wholesale price.

Adds "electronic smoking device" to the definition of "smokeless tobacco" beginning October 1, 2016, subjecting e-cigarettes and vaping devices to the same tax treatment as other smokeless tobacco products.

Directs revenue from electronic smoking device taxes beginning October 1, 2016 to: (1) first responder presumed coverage fund ($3,000,000 minimum), (2) smoking prevention programs (18%), and (3) the Healthy Michigan plan state match (remaining balance).

Expands remote sales regulations to apply to all tobacco products (not just cigarettes), requiring age verification through government-issued ID and labeling of packages with product warnings.

Provides tax compensation for stamping agents implementing digital stamp technology, including reimbursement for equipment costs over 17 months and ongoing compensation until full cost recovery.