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MI SB0476
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates the October 31, 2021 sunset on the 50-cent per cigar tax cap, making the limitation permanent rather than temporary.
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Maintains the tax structure for cigarettes at 37.5 mills per cigarette plus additional tier taxes totaling 62.5 mills per cigarette beginning July 1, 2004.
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Preserves the 32% wholesale price tax on cigars, noncigarette smoking tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, with the 50-cent per individual cigar maximum applying indefinitely.
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Retains existing provisions for stamping agent compensation and reimbursement for digital stamp equipment costs, including up to $60,000 combined reimbursement for qualified equipment costs.
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Continues requirements for internet and mail-order tobacco sales to verify purchaser age and address before delivery, and mandates clear labeling of cigarette packages and tax responsibility notices.
Legislative Description
Taxation; tobacco; tobacco products act; eliminate sunset related to tax on cigars. Amends secs. 7 & 11 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.427 & 205.431).
Taxation: tobacco
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0086'16 With Immediate Effect
4/20/2016