Mayor Muriel Bowser’s first budget includes a proposal to tax e-cigarettes at 70 percent...

[muldrick]

Washington, DC is among the most Uber-friendly cities in the United States, with both taxis and ride-sharing services providing District commuters safe and effective ways to get from point A to point B. Though it took time and a passionate debate, consumer choice prevailed. The city’s embrace of disruptive technology products, however, may be short-lived.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2015/06/30/d-c-vaping-tax-is-bad-health-policy/#ixzz3nBP9jkV2

 

[Wllmjameson]

Just wondering what kind of impact are the local vape shop owners in DC experiencing seeing since the implementation of the tax ?

 

[muldrick]

I don't believe this has been implemented yet, but I assume most (if not all) vape Shops would simply close their doors.