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.

 

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