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Oregon Department of Revenue readies oral‑nicotine tax implementation; receipts to fund wildfire programs
Summary
The Oregon Department of Revenue briefed the House revenue committee on Jan. 1 start‑up for the oral‑nicotine product tax, explained the rates and reporting schedules, said first returns are due in April and first distributions expected in May, and noted DOR will use inspections and rulemaking to enforce compliance.
The Oregon Department of Revenue told the House Interim Committee on Revenue that it is on track to implement the oral‑nicotine products tax that the 2025 Legislature enacted. Exanne Culver of DOR described the products included (non‑combustible oral nicotine pouches, orbs, sticks and strips that do not contain tobacco) and explained the tax mechanics: a flat 65¢ per container for packages of 20 items or fewer, and 3.25¢ per item for containers with more than 20 items.
Culver said the tax is collected at the time of distribution and that licensed tobacco distributors will report and remit on modified…
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