Georgia Consider Higher Tobacco Tax, Vape Flavor Ban
A bipartisan panel in the Georgia House of Representatives is exploring new measures to curb smoking and vaping, with a tax increase being the main proposal. The state’s current cigarette tax of 37 cents per pack is the second-lowest in the nation, far below the national average of $1.97.
While tax hikes are often unpopular, especially in an election year, committee member Rep. Ron Stephens suggested that potential federal budget cuts might decrease resistance to raising taxes on products like tobacco. The proposed legislation, which would be voted on in 2026, is also considering other ideas to regulate the industry. These include requiring ingredient disclosures on vaping product packaging, banning certain flavors to reduce youth appeal, and significantly increasing the current $10 licensing fee for vape shops in an effort to reduce their numbers. The committee’s efforts signal a growing push for stricter tobacco and vape control in Georgia.
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- News source: Georgia lawmakers explore higher tobacco taxes, flavor bans and vape-shop fees
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