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Texas Introduces Retailer Licensing for E-cigarette Products

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Jan.04.2024
Texas Introduces Retailer Licensing for E-cigarette Products
Texas to require retail licenses for e-cigarette sellers; unlicensed retailers could face fines up to $2000 and criminal charges.

According to a report by Bloomberg Tax on January 3rd, the Texas State Comptroller's Office has released information regarding the retail licenses for e-cigarette products. It has been announced that retailers intending to sell e-cigarette products in Texas must apply for a license, and those who operate without one may face fines of up to $2,000 and potential criminal charges.

 

References:
[1] Texas Comptroller Releases Information on Retail Permits for E-Cigarette Products
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[1] Texas Appellate Court: RJR Vapor Entitled to Over $16,000 Tax Refund
[2] Texas Officials Warn Retailers of Criminal Penalties for Marketing E-Cigarettes to Minors
[3] Criminalization of E-Cigarette Marketing Targeting Minors in Texas
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