S.0198

An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes

Complete·5/29/26

Vermont S0198 regulates tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, including licensing, taxation, and penalties for violations.

Vermont S0198 amends the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes by expanding the definition of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, increasing taxes on certain tobacco products, and imposing penalties for violations. The bill requires tax stamps for tobacco substitutes and imposes a higher tax on tobacco substitutes with a nicotine concentration of five milligrams or more per gram. It also increases penalties for selling tobacco products and tobacco substitutes without a license and for selling these items to minors.

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Calendar

May 20

8:30 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

May 20

8:35 AM

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Delivered to Governor on June 10, 2026

May 29

Senate

Signed by Governor on June 16, 2026

May 22

House

Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in