HB 513 - Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products - Ohio Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products

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Title: Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits local government control over flavored tobacco products.

Highlights:

  • Establishes that “it is the intent of the general assembly to preempt political subdivisions from the regulation of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products” (Page 1).

  • Exempts qualifying vapor manufacturers and imports from definition of “vapor distributor” (Page 4).

  • Authorizes cigarette wholesale dealers to apply for refunds of value of tax stamps (Page 5).

  • Specifies that “A qualifying vapor manufacturer or importer may agree to be liable for the tax imposed by this section with respect to sales of vapor products to a vapor distributor, provided that the manufacturer or importer has filed a signed statement with the vapor distributor in which the manufacturer or importer agrees to pay and be liable for the tax, and provided that the manufacturer or importer has provided a copy of the statement to the tax commissioner” (Page 6).

  • Exempts vapor products from tax under certain conditions (Page 8).

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits local government control over flavored tobacco products.

Highlights:

  • Establishes that “it is the intent of the general assembly to preempt political subdivisions from the regulation of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products” (Page 1).

  • Exempts qualifying vapor manufacturers and imports from definition of “vapor distributor” (Page 4).

  • Authorizes cigarette wholesale dealers to apply for refunds of value of tax stamps (Page 5).

  • Specifies that “A qualifying vapor manufacturer or importer may agree to be liable for the tax imposed by this section with respect to sales of vapor products to a vapor distributor, provided that the manufacturer or importer has filed a signed statement with the vapor distributor in which the manufacturer or importer agrees to pay and be liable for the tax, and provided that the manufacturer or importer has provided a copy of the statement to the tax commissioner” (Page 6).

  • Exempts vapor products from tax under certain conditions (Page 8).

Title: Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products

Title: Prohibits Local Government Control of Flavored Tobacco Products

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