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MS SB2139
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-69-3 to define "electronic smoking device" as any device that delivers aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, including e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vape pens, and e-hookahs, along with their components and substances used in them.
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Defines "tobacco product" to include electronic smoking devices and any component or accessory used in tobacco consumption, whether or not they contain nicotine, while excluding FDA-approved drugs and devices.
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Adds electronic smoking devices to the 15% excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes by amending Section 27-69-13(b).
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Updates Sections 27-69-15 and 27-69-27 to include electronic smoking devices in tax reporting and payment requirements applicable to other non-cigarette tobacco products.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Tobacco tax; define tobacco products to include electronic smoking devices for purposes of 15% excise tax.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/26/2025