Bill > SB0582

This bill amends the Michigan Tobacco Products Tax Act to expand the definition of tobacco products and introduce new regulations for nicotine and vapor products. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, and introduces several key provisions: it defines new categories of products such as "alternative nicotine products" and "authorized consumable material," establishes licensing requirements for manufacturers and sellers of these products, and imposes a 32% tax on their wholesale price. The bill also creates new reporting requirements for businesses, with penalties for non-compliance, and requires that tax revenues from these new product categories be split evenly between the Healthy Michigan Fund and the Michigan Medicaid Benefits Trust Fund. Additionally, the legislation prohibits local governments from imposing new taxes or regulations on tobacco and related products beyond what exists at the time of the bill's enactment. The bill aims to bring emerging nicotine delivery products under the same regulatory framework as traditional tobacco products, ensuring proper taxation, licensing, and consumer protections.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0582