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

Vermont S0198 amends regulations on tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, including licensing, taxation, and penalties for violations. The bill expands the definition of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, imposes taxes on these products, and requires tax stamps for compliance. It also increases penalties for selling tobacco products and substitutes without a license and for selling these items to minors. The bill eliminates prohibitions on and penalties for minors' purchase, use, and possession of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, or tobacco paraphernalia.

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

Vermont S0198 amends regulations on tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, including licensing, taxation, and penalties for violations. The bill expands the definition of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, imposes taxes on these products, and requires tax stamps for compliance. It also increases penalties for selling tobacco products and substitutes without a license and for selling these items to minors. The bill eliminates prohibitions on and penalties for minors' purchase, use, and possession of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, or tobacco paraphernalia.