Proposed state tax on vaping products moves forward
Rep. David Hawk, R-Greeneville, said the bill’s two-pronged purpose is to remove youth access to vapor products and to decrease the industry’s heavy reliance on Chinese-made vaping products. (Steve Helber/AP Photo)
The proposal, aimed at removing juvenile access to vaping products and decreasing the industry’s reliance on China, would also pull many vapes off Tennessee shelves.
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Tennessee General Assembly vape shops TaxesBenjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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