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RI S0127

RI S0127
Sale And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Imposes 1% state tax on sale of hookah tobacco/vaping devices, accessories/supplies/replacement parts & 1% local hookah tobacco/vaping devices tax to be used by cities/towns for education of persons of the dangers of hookah tobacco/vaping device usage.

AI Summary

This bill imposes a 1% state tax and a 1% local tax on the sale of hookah tobacco, vaping devices, accessories, supplies, and replacement parts. The state tax revenue will be collected by the Division of Taxation, while the local tax revenue will be distributed to the cities and towns where the sales occurred. The local tax revenue must be used solely for educating people about the dangers of hookah tobacco usage and vaping.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 06/13/2019)

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