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MA H2436

Protecting youth from nicotine addiction


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to impose an eighty percent excise on cigars and smoking tobacco. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect youth from nicotine addiction by imposing an 80% excise tax on cigars and smoking tobacco products. It also establishes an excise tax of 75% on the wholesale price of electronic smoking devices and other tobacco products. The bill requires electronic smoking device and tobacco product distributors and retailers to be licensed, and imposes penalties for selling or possessing untaxed products. The additional revenue generated from these taxes will go to the state's general fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5128 (on 11/19/2020)

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