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MI SB0476

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Schmidt

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the October 31, 2021 sunset on the 50-cent per cigar tax cap, making the limitation permanent rather than temporary.

  • 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.

  • Preserves the 32% wholesale price tax on cigars, noncigarette smoking tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, with the 50-cent per individual cigar maximum applying indefinitely.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations12/10/2015
Commerce9/10/2015

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