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MS SB2182

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-69-3 to define "electronic smoking device" as any device delivering aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, including e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, and e-hookahs, along with their components and substances used in them.

  • Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices and components used in tobacco consumption, while excluding FDA-approved drugs and devices.

  • Applies the existing 15% excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes to electronic smoking devices and related products.

  • Updates Sections 27-69-13, 27-69-15, and 27-69-27 to include electronic smoking devices in excise tax requirements and reporting procedures for wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Tobacco tax; define tobacco products to include electronic smoking devices for purposes of 15% excise tax.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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