Mississippi, once a trailblazer in the fight against Big Tobacco, now finds itself in a peculiar position as a new law threatens to hand the vaping market to the very companies the state once sued. The recently passed HB 916, which quietly made its way to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk last week, is set to drastically change the landscape of the vaping industry in the state, leaving many small businesses fearing for their future.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading that would allow the blocking of websites featuring cigarette and vape advertisements without the need for court proceedings.
Read moreA recent study co-authored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed a remarkable decline in e-cigarette use among American youth, with the number of middle and high school students currently using e-cigarettes falling to its lowest level in a decade. The study, published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal “American Journal of Preventive Medicine,” found that the FDA’s youth e-cigarette prevention campaign, “The Real Cost,” played a significant role in this reduction.
Read moreWith just over two months until the disposable vapes ban takes effect on June 1, a recent survey by Better Retailing’s publisher Newtrade Media reveals that more than half of independent convenience store owners in the UK have already started preparing by cutting down their ranges. However, many other crucial steps to prepare for the ban have yet to be addressed.
Read moreGovernor Phil Murphy has unveiled a new tax proposal that would significantly increase the cost of cigarettes and vaping products in New Jersey. The tax hikes, part of the state’s budget plan, are expected to generate $51 million in annual revenue.
Key Tax Increases Under the Proposal
- Cigarette Tax Hike: The per-pack tax would rise from $2.70 to $3.00, bringing in an estimated $41 million annually.
- Vape Liquid Tax Increase: The tax on nicotine-containing e-liquids would triple from $0.10 to $0.30 per milliliter.
- E-Liquid Container Tax: The state would also triple the container tax from 10% to 30%, adding $10 million in projected revenue.
Murphy’s administration justifies the tax hikes as a way to boost public health while also increasing state revenue. However, critics argue that the move disproportionately affects lower-income residents and could drive more consumers to cross-border or black-market purchases.
While some lawmakers support the tax increases as a discouragement strategy for nicotine use, opponents warn that excessive taxation may push consumers toward unregulated alternatives.
As New Jersey’s budget discussions continue, the debate over these tobacco and vape tax hikes is expected to intensify.
As the Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves closer to becoming law, major tobacco firms are ramping up their opposition, employing familiar lobbying tactics to resist stricter regulations. The bill, set to return to Parliament this week, aims to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2009, gradually phasing out tobacco products nationwide.
Read moreThe UK government announced on March 23 that it will provide £10 million in funding to Trading Standards to support local enforcement efforts against illicit tobacco and vaping products. The new funding will enable the addition of 80 trainee enforcement officers to prevent harmful products from entering community stores and to curb underage purchases.
Read moreThailand has ramped up its crackdown on electronic cigarettes, blocking thousands of online platforms and imposing severe penalties on violators. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan announced that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is actively shutting down e-cigarette sales across social media and websites. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s directive to strictly enforce the country’s e-cigarette ban.
Read moreThailand has taken a significant step towards the potential legalization of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) as the Thai Parliament recently acknowledged a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on E-Cigarettes. The report, which thoroughly examined the issue of e-cigarette regulation in the country, found that the majority of committee members support ending the current ban and implementing appropriate legal regulations for these products.
Read moreThe Malinauskas Labor Government of South Australia has introduced new legislation to State Parliament, granting police greater powers and implementing tougher penalties to crack down on the illegal tobacco and vape trade. The new laws, developed in consultation with Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, aim to reduce criminal activity and protect the community from the risks associated with illicit tobacco and e-cigarette products.
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