NV Gov. signs 3 bills to hike cig tax, not tax vapor products, ban sales to minors

[Bill Godshall]

Nevada Assembly and Senate approve budget bill (SB 483) that would increase cigarette tax from $.80 to $1.80/pack, signed by governor.
SB483 Overview
SB483 Text (page 36)

Nevada Senate and Assembly approve bill (SB 79) that exempts vapor products and alternative nicotine products from 30% OTP tax, signed by governor.
SB79 Overview
SB79 Text

Nevada governor signs bill (SB 225) banning the sale of vapor products and alternative nicotine products to minors
SB225
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/78th2015/Bills/SB/SB225_EN.pdf


With the dollar per pack increase in cigarette tax, and no tax on vapor products, I strongly suspect vapor product sales will sharply increase in Nevada.

 

[Endor]

Thanks for sharing Bill. I haven't read the full text of the bills yet, but it certainly appears to be very practical legislation, especially since it seems to specifically separate "vapor products" from "other tobacco products".

I wish other states would follow Nevada's lead.

 

[madangus]

Thanks for all the hard work you are doing for the community Bill!