Okie Vapers-a call to action!

[clyde2801]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...oklahoma-law-approved-sales-minors-taxes.html

Our illustrious Senate has passed SB 802,a bill regulating and taxing e-cigs in Oklahoma sponsored by RJ Reynolds. The law appears to:

1) Limit the sales of e-cigs to minors. Vendors are doing that voluntarily, but okay.

2) Put a tax of $1.33 for roughly every 30 ml of ejuice.

3) Require dealers, vendors, manufacturers and importers of ejuice to pay a $250 permit fee every year and a $30 licensing fee every three years. A dealer by definition of the law includes a person who imports vapor products for use or consumption in Oklahoma.

If the House passes the Bill, it will become law. To find out who your state representative is, use this link:

Find My Legislator

Concerned citizen vapers in the OKC metro area are gathering Sunday, March 17 at 6pm at Evapes, 1111 S. Council in Oklahoma City. Show up, lend your support and help the cause!

 

[rdsok]

You know... it makes you wonder how they are going to justify the tax ( if any ). With cigarettes and other tobacco's they claim the tax is to help offset the additional medical and other costs incurred from the cancer and other issues... With ejuices they don't have those reasons to fall back on since there are no known health risks.

This may be something we want to look into and find out which Senator's are the ones that voted for the bill and make certain they don't get another term. I have no issue with the law concerning minors... its the additional taxes that are in question in my mind.

 

[clyde2801]

The local OKC vendors are closing ranks and marching against this. I'm told this is sponsored by RJ Reynolds, and their lobbyists are covering the capitol as we type.

 

[tigerlily]

The current legislature is beyond ludicrous! They have to find a way to make up for the tax cut they gave to the upper class. What better way to do it than by creating a new tax for the working people? The last few times I've been to VaporKings they have been very busy, and a lot of new stores are opening up in the area. Apparently, vaping has caught on here in Oklahoma. Our legislature has taken notice and has decided this would be a good opportunity to create a new tax.

 

[clyde2801]

Honestly, the fact that RJ Reynolds has their fingerprints all over this thing is ludicrous. And hey, if they can pass it here, the Gucci Gulch buzzards will be flying to other state capitals.

 

[Krabill]

You know... it makes you wonder how they are going to justify the tax ( if any ). With cigarettes and other tobacco's they claim the tax is to help offset the additional medical and other costs incurred from the cancer and other issues... With ejuices they don't have those reasons to fall back on since there are no known health risks.

This may be something we want to look into and find out which Senator's are the ones that voted for the bill and make certain they don't get another term. I have no issue with the law concerning minors... its the additional taxes that are in question in my mind.

My thoughts exactly. They are already collecting sales tax on everything and there are no medical costs to offset with e-cigs. If anything, they are reducing health care costs.

 

[Krabill]

Take note that there will be a public hearing on Tuesday April 9th in Oklahoma City regarding SB 802. Please plan on attending and voicing your opinion if at all possible.

 

[clyde2801]

The current legislature is beyond ludicrous! They have to find a way to make up for the tax cut they gave to the upper class. What better way to do it than by creating a new tax for the working people? The last few times I've been to VaporKings they have been very busy, and a lot of new stores are opening up in the area. Apparently, vaping has caught on here in Oklahoma. Our legislature has taken notice and has decided this would be a good opportunity to create a new tax.

A tax is one thing. But besides regulating sales, licensing and taxing vendors and adding a mini sin tax to ejuice, it looks like the primary intent of the new law is to make it all but impossible for anyone but big tobacco companies to distribute ejuice.

Krabill, when and where is that hearing to be held on Tuesday?

 

[papamurph]

So how much tax would be on a disposable at the gas station and they too would have to pay a dealer fee?

 

[Tanis143]

I'm heading up there. Hope there will be a good amount of showing from us Okie's on the board

 

[e23slack]

@clyde2801 - It will be held at the Capitol Building-2300 N. Lincoln Blvd OKC,OK

 

[kelleymcm]

Important INFO on this CASSA blog
CASAA: Call to Action! Oklahoma Bill to Tax E-Cigarettes and More -- SB 802 (IMPORTANT UPDATE)

Dumbass State is going to make it a CRIME to buy online !!!

 

[clyde2801]

@clyde2801 - It will be held at the Capitol Building-2300 N. Lincoln Blvd OKC,OK

You get props for having the to make Vivian from 'The Young Ones' as your avatar.

That said, what time?

 

[e23slack]

You get props for having the to make Vivian from 'The Young Ones' as your avatar.

That said, what time?

I think they are going to start meeting up around 9:00 A.M. and the hearing is around 1:00 P.M.

Thanks for the props on the avatar. One of the best things MTV ever introduced me to.

http://blog.casaa.org/2013/03/call-to-action-oklahoma-bill-to-tax-e.html

 

[thevapepastor]

TIME TO RALLY!!!

The Public Health Committee will be hearing SB802 and we need to be there to show our opposition!

We need as many vapers as possible to meet in front of the capital on Tuesday, April 9th at 12:30pm!!! Please make every effort to be there!

We will meet in front of the main steps. Bring a sign that says "Oppose SB802" if you can.

The media, vapers everywhere and the tobacco companies will be watching. Let's show them that we are here to stay!

The Capitol Building is located at 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK.

 

[tigerlily]

I wish I could be there! I hope plenty of folks show up.

 

[e23slack]

Thanks to all those that showed up. What an awesome group of people. It was a good day.

 

[rdsok]

I'm not familiar with how to read the info... but I think this didn't pass the House...

Here is a link to the info Bill Information

 

[tigerlily]

Thanks for the update. I'm proud to say my representative had enough sense to vote against the bill.

 

[Fullknight]

Great


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