In the state of Arizona in the United States, Bill SB1517 introduced by Juan Mendez could well kill the vaping market. Indeed, this one proposes a tax at 95% on the products of the vape, a decision which could almost double the price of e-cigarettes in Arizona.
A TAX OF 95% « SCANDAL AND UNEXPECTIVE!«
This draft SB1517 lawintroduced by Juan Mendez therefore proposes to impose a tax of 95% on the price of vaping products. While a customer currently pays $ 20 for a bottle of e-liquid, this tax could increase its price to over $ 30.
Obviously, the stores immediately declared that such a decision could put them in great difficulty or even force them to close. For Caleb Willow, a vaper working at Butt Out Phoenix: " This 95% tax is outrageous and useless“, According to him it clearly risks harming businesses.
He also adds " We have more than nine employees in our company, we pay our taxes, payroll taxes, so it is very frustrating to see what such a tax can see the light of day"
To Kristen Polin de notMYkid « Nicotine is a very powerful drug and once you get addicted it is very difficult to get rid of it.". Although she says she supports small businesses, she finds that such a move could deter children from becoming future consumers.
To this, Willow states that the age restrictions have already applied for some time. For him, this bill really goes too far and risks " negatively affect our business model"
To be validated, the SB1517 will need the approval of two thirds of the legislators, although Juan Mendez was contacted by the professionals of the vape he did not wish to answer.
Source : Azfamily.com
