SUBJECT: TOBACCO, Include Electronic Smoking Devices, Hike Fees
BILL NUMBER: SB 975 HD 2
INTRODUCED BY: House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of “tobacco products” for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Exempts electronic smoking devices and e-liquids from the excise tax on all tobacco products other than large cigars. Beginning 1/1/2024, imposes an excise tax on each electronic smoking device or e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer effective. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Continue reading SB 975 HD 2