According to a recent report by Chronicle, the Zimbabwean government has imposed a consumption tax of $0.50 per milliliter of e-cigarette liquid as part of efforts to regulate e-cigarette use and generate revenue. This move aims to curb the increasing trend of e-cigarette use, especially among young people, and raise funds for public health projects.
The proposed consumption tax will apply to all types of e-cigarettes, including vaporizers, e-cigarette liquids, and other related products.
The government believes that this measure will help reduce the appeal of e-cigarettes to minors and non-smokers, while encouraging users to switch to safer alternative products. Revenue generated from consumption taxes will be used to fund public health initiatives, including anti-smoking campaigns, tobacco control measures, and research on the health effects of e-cigarettes.
In addition, the government plans to allocate some funding to support small and medium-sized tobacco companies affected by the rise of e-cigarettes.
The introduction of a consumption tax is expected to take effect in the coming months after approval from the relevant departments.
The government has also assured stakeholders that the implementation process will be gradual, allowing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to adapt to the new regulations.
Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube stated during the mid-term budget review on Thursday (25th) that...
Regarding the cigarette issue, the government has decided to increase the consumption tax on cigarettes to curb smoking behavior and reduce health risks associated with tobacco use. To address the negative externalities associated with e-cigarette consumption, I propose imposing a consumption tax of $0.5 per milliliter on each e-cigarette liquid.
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