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MS HB1652

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds vapor products to the definition of "tobacco" under Mississippi's tobacco tax law and imposes a 15% excise tax on vapor products based on manufacturer's list price.

  • Defines "vapor product" as electronic devices (e-cigars, vape pens, e-hooahhs, etc.) and their components or liquids intended for aerosolization or vaporization, excluding FDA-regulated drugs and devices.

  • Amends multiple sections of the tobacco tax code (27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33, 27-69-35) to include vapor products in recordkeeping, reporting, and permitting requirements for tobacco dealers and distributors.

  • Maintains existing tax structures for cigarettes (3.4¢ per cigarette), cigars and other tobacco products (15% of manufacturer's list price), and heated tobacco products (1.25¢ per unit).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Tobacco tax; tax vapor products.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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