Snails - Response on Threads Part 3
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No Fido+Atty picking up sticks today. Got busy with computer stuff. Thought I got hacked. I *think* it was blocked.
Sigh. Hackers suck.
Anyway, tomorrow and Thurs look to be better/warmer days. Rain tomorrow a.m. but should dry out. So just postponed. :/
Sigh. Hackers suck.
Anyway, tomorrow and Thurs look to be better/warmer days. Rain tomorrow a.m. but should dry out. So just postponed. :/
This is from TropicalVapors website
After over two years of being in business, we have decided to pack it in and close the store.
The regulatory environment is just becoming more than we want to deal with. Jurisdictions across the country are proposing and passing laws targeted at vaping, that frankly we don't have the resources to keep up with.
Now the state of Ohio has proposed a new excise tax (45%) on anything that is vaping related. Since the tax is based on wholesale price and not retail price it would be a nightmare to implement and monitor compliance. And Ohio is just one state. The complexity of applying the tax correctly, keeping the appropriate records for the tax man (or woman) and filing and paying the taxes across multiple jurisdictions is mind boggling. Also, depending on how the law is ultimately written, it would make it very difficult for us to compete in the market with those online vendors that choose to ignore the regulations.
We believe in this industry and hope that the powers that be don't do anything to make it too difficult or expensive for you all to keep vaping. We will still be open for a while as we close out our existing inventory. All warranties will be honored for products purchased prior to this announcement. The length and scope of the warranty in effect is based on the specific product as described in our terms and conditions.
We want to thank you all for you business and support over the last two years.
After over two years of being in business, we have decided to pack it in and close the store.
The regulatory environment is just becoming more than we want to deal with. Jurisdictions across the country are proposing and passing laws targeted at vaping, that frankly we don't have the resources to keep up with.
Now the state of Ohio has proposed a new excise tax (45%) on anything that is vaping related. Since the tax is based on wholesale price and not retail price it would be a nightmare to implement and monitor compliance. And Ohio is just one state. The complexity of applying the tax correctly, keeping the appropriate records for the tax man (or woman) and filing and paying the taxes across multiple jurisdictions is mind boggling. Also, depending on how the law is ultimately written, it would make it very difficult for us to compete in the market with those online vendors that choose to ignore the regulations.
We believe in this industry and hope that the powers that be don't do anything to make it too difficult or expensive for you all to keep vaping. We will still be open for a while as we close out our existing inventory. All warranties will be honored for products purchased prior to this announcement. The length and scope of the warranty in effect is based on the specific product as described in our terms and conditions.
We want to thank you all for you business and support over the last two years.
hiya, atty! today was one of my more productive days 
hope that hacker did ''get caught'' and no further turmoil will ensue!
and sticks are very patient - they'll wait
hope that hacker did ''get caught'' and no further turmoil will ensue!
and sticks are very patient - they'll wait
I'm afraid the writing is on the wall. Time to re-check my supplies.
Yep. 50 separate fiefdoms. 50 sets of problems. It's a tough balancing act. A lot of companies have to deal with it...but it used to be mostly just sales tax and/or regulated industries....like energy or insurance or whatnot. But NOW...everything is getting wacky.
I suppose there's state-by-state stuff for tobacco too. Who knows? It's a tough thing for a fledgling industry and small shops to deal with.
Sad to see them go.
That letter is probably the best response to CA's issue (Kat's link).
I suppose there's state-by-state stuff for tobacco too. Who knows? It's a tough thing for a fledgling industry and small shops to deal with.
Sad to see them go.
That letter is probably the best response to CA's issue (Kat's link).
Goodnight Tibs and Fran and Snails.
This "regulated industry" stuff is nasty. Necessary for some. But nasty for simple stuff like e-juice that can be done at a national level (and relaxed to reasonable standards, I hope).
NY too. Crazy stuff.
This "regulated industry" stuff is nasty. Necessary for some. But nasty for simple stuff like e-juice that can be done at a national level (and relaxed to reasonable standards, I hope).
NY too. Crazy stuff.
Hello, my dearest friends. Sorry I wasn't here to answer questions but I was trying to get my own talking points straight... The bill was being secretly amended behind closed doors, rumors were flying. NJoy lawyer/lobbyist was apparently having an ex parte communications with the committee. We don't even know if the meeting has been postponed--nobody knows. This bill has already been amended... We'll know more tomorrow. I'll keep you posted and thanks for helping and trying to help. It's not over until it's over.
I'm tired. And disheartened.
TTFN
I'm tired. And disheartened.
TTFN
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