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Alabama Governor Signs Bill Authorizing New Vaping Tax on May 20th

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May.22.2024
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Authorizing New Vaping Tax on May 20th
Alabama Governor signed a bill on May 20 authorizing a 3% sales tax on vapor and alternative nicotine products in Blount County.

According to Bloomberg Tax on May 21st, the governor of Alabama signed a bill on May 20th authorizing Jefferson County to levy a 3% sales tax on vaping products and alternative nicotine products sold at retail in the county.

 

The bill will take effect on October 1st.

 

References:
[1] Alabama Governor Signs Law Authorizing Excise Taxes on Vapor, Nicotine Products
Also Read:
[1] School in Alabama Implements E-Cigarette Detection Sensors to Combat Vaping
[2] Alabama Senate Passes Bill to Ban E-Cigarettes in Public Buildings
[3] Alabama Senate Considers Bill Targeted at Underage Smoking
[4] Alabama County Implements "E-cigarette Court" to Punish Student Use
#North America#United States#Legislation#E-cigarettes

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