The North Dakota House has once again voted down a bill that aimed to increase taxes on cigarettes and vaping products. Senate Bill 2281, which proposed a 25-cent tax hike on cigarettes and additional taxes on vaping products, was rejected by House lawmakers.
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As we enter the year 2025, the e-cigarette market in the United States has undergone significant changes in terms of regulations, taxes, and sales policies. Each state has adopted its own unique approach to managing e-cigarettes, ranging from strict prohibitions to relatively lenient oversight. These varying policies have had a profound impact on the development of the e-cigarette industry in different regions. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the latest e-cigarette policies across the United States, categorized by policy type.
Read moreThe North Dakota Senate is currently considering a bill that would increase taxes on cigarettes and cigars by $0.25 and equalize the tax rate on vaping products to match other tobacco products. The additional revenue generated would be allocated to local health units and suicide prevention services.
Supporters of the bill, such as Sen. Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo), argue that raising tobacco taxes is an effective way to improve public health outcomes, particularly by deterring young people from vaping. However, opponents call the measure regressive and claim that it will drive responsible nicotine users to purchase products online, where there is less oversight on product quality and safety.
If passed, proponents note that North Dakota’s cigarette tax would still remain lower than those in neighboring states. The House previously voted down a similar proposal before the legislative crossover deadline.
The Indonesian Personal Vaporizer Association (APVI) has reported a remarkable 50% increase in electronic cigarette tax stamp purchases, reaching an impressive Rp2.8 trillion in 2024. This substantial growth is a testament to the rapid expansion of the electronic cigarette industry, driven by strong demand from both domestic and international markets.
Read moreTennessee legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally transform the state’s vaping industry, sparking intense debate and forcing a one-week delay on the House committee vote originally scheduled for March 3rd.
Read moreThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to align taxes on vape products and traditional cigarettes this year to increase revenue collection, according to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. During the BIR Region 7B Tax Campaign Kickoff, Lumagui told reporters, “I think it will happen this year. There will be an improvement, and the drag down of excise taxes on tobacco and vape will not be that big.”
Read moreA new bill in the Iowa Senate that would impose a state tax on vapor cartridges for electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches is set to be considered by a Senate Committee. The proposed legislation has sparked a debate between those who believe vaping products should be taxed similarly to cigarettes and those who argue that these alternatives are less harmful and should not face the same level of taxation.
Read moreThe Colombian House of Representatives has approved in a second debate a bill that seeks to impose a 30% tax on the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in the country. The proposed “health tax,” as it is referred to in the legislation, aims to decrease the use of these electronic smoking devices in Colombia.
Read moreThe New Mexico Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has advanced a bill (Senate Bill 20) that aims to increase the tax rate on e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other synthetic nicotine products. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Martin Hickey, D-Albuquerque, passed the committee with a 4-3 vote on Feb 18.
Read moreThe Philippines House of Representatives has passed two critical bills aimed at addressing revenue losses and smuggling in the tobacco and vaping industries. House Bill 11360, which seeks to rationalize excise tax rates, and House Bill 11286, which mandates a track-and-trace system for tobacco products, both cleared their final readings with overwhelming support.
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