HB5631

Relating to the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5631 amends the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act by repealing discounts on tax stamps, defining "electronic smoking device,".

West Virginia HB5631 amends the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act by repealing discounts on tax stamps, adding a definition for "electronic smoking device," increasing taxes on tobacco products, and dedicating 10% of the revenue collected to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. The bill defines "electronic smoking device" as any device that can deliver aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, including e-cigarettes and vape pens, excluding batteries and chargers sold separately.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Finance

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House