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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2019
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText19/SenateText19/S0127.pdf |
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