This House Bill presents not only issues for those tobacco businesses in the state of Georgia but should it could provide a preview of legislation to come in other states this year and beyond. Increasing taxes on tobacco products is nothing new and has seen an uptick in the past year but this bill’s focus on alternative nicotine products–a category that is growing and developing as manufacturers, retailers and consumers seek opportunities outside of tobacco leaf-based products–could put limits on just how big this new category of products will be able to get in the future.
House Bill 1229 is proposed and supported by Representatives Debbie Bucker (D), Ron Stephens (R), Bob Trammell (D), Angelika Kausche (D) and Anulewicz. You can read House Bill 1229 in its entirety by clicking here.
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