Key points:
1. A bill regulating e-cigarette products in Tennessee has made legislative progress.
2. The proposal included a tax on e-cigarettes and restrictions on product sales.
3. Supporters said the measure will protect minors, while opponents warn of its impact on vape shops.
Tennessee’s legislative committee has introduced a bill to impose taxes on e-cigarette products and limit the types that can be sold, WJHL reported.
The bill passed the Government Operations Committee in a 12-1 vote on Monday. It would limit sales to e-cigarette products that are either approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or under FDA review.
The proposal also included a tax of $0.07 per milliliter on disposable e-cigarettes and a 10% wholesale tax on refillable vaping products.
The bill's co-sponsor, David Hawk (R-Greeneville), stated during the committee hearings that the goal of the legislation is to prevent e-cigarette products from falling into the hands of children.
However, opponents said the measure could lead to the closure of most, if not all, vape shops and drive more people to traditional tobacco products.
The bill will be submitted to the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. The Senate version of the bill was introduced by Senator Chuck Yager (R-Kingston) and is scheduled to be discussed on Tuesday.
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