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NY Business Groups Fight 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches
Vaping News, Nicotine PouchA coalition of business leaders and retired law enforcement officials has launched a fierce protest against Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches like ZYN and VELO. Critics, labeling the measure the “Bro Tax,” argue that aligning pouch taxation with cigarettes will fuel organized crime and disproportionately penalize low-income residents. The state projects the levy will generate $57 million annually by […]
England Proposes Vaping Ban in Cars with Children
Vaping NewsThe UK government has launched a 12-week public consultation (ending May 8) to extend smoke-free laws to outdoor spaces, specifically proposing a ban on vaping in private vehicles when children are present. The measure, part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill, also targets playgrounds and school perimeters. While framed as a preventative health strategy, experts argue the […]
Michigan’s Proposed 57% Tobacco Tax Hike: Smuggling Risks
Vaping NewsGovernor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest budget proposal includes a 50% increase in the cigarette excise tax, raising the rate from $2 to $3 per pack. The plan also introduces a new 57% tax on the wholesale price of vaping products. Economic models predict this fiscal policy will drive Michigan’s illicit tobacco trade rate from 14% to 22%, incentivizing cross-border trafficking.
Western Australia Passes Strict Tobacco Amendments: $21M Fines and Store Closures
Vaping NewsThe Cook Government has successfully pushed priority amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 through the Legislative Assembly, establishing some of the nation’s strictest illicit tobacco penalties. The legislation introduces immediate 90-day store closure orders and escalates maximum corporate fines to $21 million for possessing commercial quantities of illegal vapes and tobacco. The bill now moves to the Legislative Council […]
Spain’s 2030 Tobacco-Free Draft Bill: Vaping Regulations and Economic Trade-offs
Vaping NewsSpain’s new anti-smoking draft bill, currently undergoing the European TRIS procedure, targets a tobacco-free generation by 2030. The legislation expands smoke-free zones to terraces and school perimeters while strictly regulating e-cigarettes. Health officials emphasize integrating flexible cessation treatments to mitigate the €20 billion annual economic burden on the national health system.
Delaware Governor Pushes 100% E-Liquid Tax Hike to $0.10/ml
Vaping NewsDelaware Governor Matt Meyer is advancing a revised fiscal strategy, pivoting from stalled income tax brackets to aggressively increasing tobacco and vape levies. The proposed 100% tax hike on e-liquids (from $0.05 to $0.10 per milliliter) aims to generate $18.9 million in state revenue while establishing critical financial disincentives to improve local community health outcomes.
Jersey Vaping Tax: £955k Annual Revenue Forecast (2026-29)
Vaping NewsJersey’s Treasury Minister, Deputy Elaine Millar, confirms a new vaping tax will generate £955,000 annually from 2027, despite a £400,000 four-year implementation cost. Starting mid-2026 with a projected £467,000 yield, the policy aims to curb youth usage among Islanders while balancing the risk of driving users back to combustible tobacco.
CSNA Confirms Overhaul of Tobacco Licensing Fees and Retail Margins in Ireland
Vaping News, Vape BusinessIreland is introducing significant changes to its tobacco and vaping sectors, including a new mandatory licensing system managed by the HSE starting February 2026, with annual fees up to €1,800. Concurrently, retailers will see restored and slightly increased profit margins on tobacco products following a price revision effective February 26, offsetting previous excise duty hikes.
Indonesian Vape Retailers Ban Sales to Under-21s
Vaping NewsThe Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) has officially instructed all member stores to halt sales of electronic cigarettes to individuals under 21. This self-regulatory move aims to support government efforts in protecting youth from nicotine access while advocating for science-based regulations that recognize vaping as a harm-reduction tool for adult smokers.
Colorado: Aurora City Council Passes Strict Tobacco & Vape Licensing Rules
Vaping News, Vape BusinessThe Aurora City Council has tentatively approved a new licensing ordinance to curb youth access to tobacco, Kratom, and hemp-derived THC products. This measure introduces stricter local oversight, including mandatory compliance checks, aggressive penalties for violations, and zoning restrictions to keep retailers away from schools. It aims to close enforcement gaps left by state regulations […]