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House panel approves 20% tax on vape products after amendment to curb youth use
Summary
The House Taxation Committee approved House Bill 910, adding vape products to state excise taxes at a 20% wholesale rate after an amendment reduced an initial 50% proposal. Supporters said the measure aims to reduce youth vaping; opponents warned of harms to small businesses and possible unintended consequences.
A House Taxation Committee majority on Monday approved House Bill 910, drawing a new excise tax on vape products and other nicotine-containing devices after an amendment reduced the rate from 50% of wholesale to 20%.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Mary Cafaro, said the change is intended to make e‑cigarettes less affordable to teenagers and curb youth initiation. “The goal of this bill is the focus is kids, and the goal is to hopefully lehi kids start and more quit,” Cafaro said.
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