According to SBT News on June 11, the Senate Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil (Comissão de Assuntos Econômicos, CAE) has once again postponed the discussion of a bill (PL) regarding the production, sale, inspection, and advertising of e-cigarettes for 30 days. The discussion, originally scheduled for today (June 11), was delayed at the request of Senator Damares Alves from the Brazilian Republican Party, which was approved by the committee.
Before the vote on the bill, the bill's rapporteur Eduardo Gomes stated that he had to perfect the vote because Senator Mecias de Jesus had proposed two amendments to the bill. However, Gomes opposed these two amendments and maintained his support for Soraya Thronicke, only accepting one amendment.
The reporter revised Article 24 of the law, which states that manufacturers, importers, traders, or any individual shall not provide or sell e-cigarettes to individuals under the age of 18, nor shall they offer or propose to provide products to those under 18, whether for free or for a fee, directly or indirectly. Anyone who violates the above provisions will face a fine of no less than twenty thousand reals (3727 US dollars) and no more than ten million reals (1.86 million US dollars). In addition to the fine, intentionally violating the rules will also constitute a crime under Article 243 of the Children and Adolescents Law, and the prescribed penalties (2 to 4 years of imprisonment and fine, if the facts do not constitute a more serious crime) shall be doubled.
Another amendment proposed by the Mesiases is to tax e-cigarettes, a proposal that has raised concerns from proponent Solaya.
Imposing equal taxes on these products may encourage the black market, damage public health, and undermine tobacco control policies.
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