Indiana Smoke-Free Alliance is appreciative of the Board’s exemption of vapor shops and businesses who sell this adult-only product. However, we are concerned that equating “vapor” to “smoke” will send a mixed message to the public that vaping should be treated the same as traditional tobacco products. I think science should speak for itself – vapor chemicals are up to 450 times less harmful than cigarette smoke.
The public deserves to know the truth.
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"Lawmakers should avoid taxing tobacco harm reduction products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Current data show these taxes do not reduce youth e-cigarette use."
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Research & Commentary: Vaping Taxes Do Not Deter Youth Use of E-Cigarettes
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State Government Relations Manager Lindsey Stroud examines the effects of Pennsylvania's 40 percent wholesale tax on youth e-cigarette use, finding youth use increased in the year following the tax.www.wfyi.org/news/articles/senate-committee-grapples-with-e-cigarette-taxes
Senate Committee Grapples With E-Cigarette Taxes
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An Indiana Senate panel is grappling with how to tax electronic cigarettes. The committee will consider amendments to the bill and vote on it as early as next week.