*USA/Canada* Tobacco Laws and Taxes By State

[CoderGuy]

I don't believe this has been voted on yet, and the fact that it includes cigars....well, the politicians don't want to monkey around with them, lol. I'll do some checking on this one though.


Edit...see below:

"Jul 21, 2011 - Introduced in Senate. This is the original text of the bill as it was written by its sponsor and submitted to the Senate for consideration. This is the latest version of the bill currently available on GovTrack."

Well we all remember how we thought the PACT act wouldn't pass. This one if you notice was included in the IDEA Funding Act with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding, so you know it will easily pass.

[rickcharles606]

I don't believe this has been voted on yet, and the fact that it includes cigars....well, the politicians don't want to monkey around with them, lol. I'll do some checking on this one though.


Edit...see below:

"Jul 21, 2011 - Introduced in Senate. This is the original text of the bill as it was written by its sponsor and submitted to the Senate for consideration. This is the latest version of the bill currently available on GovTrack."

[chadizzy1]

Might want to read this:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s112-1403

(f) Tax Parity for Smokeless Tobacco-
(1) IN GENERAL- Section 5701(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘$1.51’ and inserting ‘$26.79’;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘50.33 cents’ and inserting ‘$10.72’; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
‘(3) SMOKELESS TOBACCO SOLD IN DISCRETE SINGLE-USE UNITS- On discrete single-use units, $100.50 per each 1,000 single-use units.’.
(2) DISCRETE SINGLE-USE UNIT- Section 5702(m) of such Code is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘or chewing tobacco’ and inserting ‘chewing tobacco, discrete single-use unit’;
(B) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by inserting ‘that is not a discrete single-use unit’ before the period in each such paragraph; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
‘(4) DISCRETE SINGLE-USE UNIT- The term ‘discrete single-use unit’ means any product containing tobacco that--
‘(A) is intended or expected to be consumed without being combusted; and
‘(B) is in the form of a lozenge, tablet, pill, pouch, dissolvable strip, or other discrete single-use or single-dose unit.’.
(3) OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS- Section 5701 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

WHATTHE****?!

[GoVegan]

Might want to read this:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s112-1403

Here we go again.

[c.nash]

Might want to read this:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s112-1403

Well that's just total bs!

[CoderGuy]

I agree completely ;^)

That too lol

[lxskllr]

Definitely time to think about growing.

I agree completely ;^)

[CoderGuy]

Might want to read this:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s112-1403

Definitely sux, and I am sure it would give an opening to states to amend their own tax laws. So they categorize snus as "discrete single-use units". If my math is correct, that would add an additional $2.50 or so tax to each can (or $25 bucks more per roll over state taxes). Definitely time to think about quitting.

[NicotineRush]

Might want to read this:

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill...bill=s112-1403

[dreed2]

I feel your pain. I agree with ChaoticGemini. While in PA, be sure to fill up your gas tank and buy any other things you need while you're there. Think of it as supporting freedom.

[ChaoticGemini]

Well Link, if that's how you feel, make sure you fill the tank over the state-line too. It is sad our elected officials have made it so difficult for people to get a legal product. At least you are in driving distance to still get your hands on snus.

[Link]

What a sad state of affairs. I go online to order for the first time in 6 months and notice Maryland won't allow UPS shippments. So what sense does this make? Now I have to drive 30 mins north and pick it up at a buddies house in PA to circumvent this horse manure? Based on principle, I'll do this if the cost in gas is ten times more rather than giving this state one cent in tacx money.

[Murraythemailman]

hahaha tell me about it, im a masshole and i smoke. snus is extinct unless you want marlboro or camel ugh...

[desirexe]

The "US Government" section...anyone know anything about that?? If my husband is in the military and were to order snus online, shouldn't he be able to get that govt rate??? Hmmm.....

After a little more research...looks like only military BX's/Commissaries get a special tax break..so I'd have to somehow get my BX to carry my snus to get a break. That ain't gonna happen

[dreed2]

You want rape ..... wait til they privatize USPS in 5-10 years!!

God forbid!