Panel weighs $2-per-pack cigarette tax and 95% vapor tax in bid to fund health programs HB 2382 would raise the cigarette tax by $2 per pack, restructure the vapor-products tax to 95% of retail price, and direct initial revenue to emergency medical systems and enforcement before supporting foundational public‑health services. Public‑health groups strongly supported the bill; retailers and small‑store owners warned of regressivity and illicit markets.

Washington is considering a bold move to raise cigarette taxes and restructure vapor product taxes to fund vital health services, but will it drive sales underground?

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Maldives Implements World-First Generational Smoking Ban The Maldives has become the first nation globally to enact a permanent generational tobacco ban, prohibiting the sale and use of tobacco products for anyone

Maldives Implements World-First Generational Smoking Ban

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Washington State Legislature targets tobacco sales and regulations to enhance public health Legislature enacts regulations to end sales of certain tobacco products and increase taxes.

Washington State is taking a bold stand against tobacco with Senate Bill 5803, aimed at banning flavored products and increasing taxes to protect public health and curb youth smoking.

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Washington State enacts new tax regulations on tobacco product sales Washington establishes tax rates for the sale and distribution of tobacco products.

Washington State is taking bold steps to combat tobacco use with a new bill that could reshape the entire taxation landscape for these products!

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Kentucky enacts new licensing rules for tobacco and vapor products Kentucky establishes annual compliance checks and licensing fees for tobacco and vapor products.

Kentucky's Senate Bill 100 is shaking up the tobacco industry with tougher regulations that could protect public health but might spell trouble for small businesses.

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North Dakota imposes new taxes on cigarettes and electronic smoking devices North Dakota legislates new excise taxes on cigarettes and electronic smoking devices sales.

North Dakota is set to shake up tobacco regulation with House Bill 1570, introducing steep new taxes aimed at boosting state revenue while tackling public health concerns.

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Mississippi imposes new excise tax rates on cigarettes and tobacco products Mississippi amends tax code to increase excise taxes on various tobacco products.

Mississippi is on the verge of a tobacco tax revolution with Senate Bill 2139, aiming to raise excise taxes on cigarettes and reshape public health policies.

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