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MS SB2182
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Expands the definition of "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices and components used in tobacco consumption, while excluding FDA-approved drugs and devices.
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Applies the existing 15% excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes to electronic smoking devices and related products.
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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.
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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