INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The legal age to buy tobacco and vaping liquids in Indiana would be raised to 21 and the state would start taxing those e-cigarette materials under bills advancing in the Legislature.
The Indiana Senate Health Committee voted 8-2 Wednesday to advance a bill raising from 18 the minimum age to buy cigarettes, other tobacco products or e-liquids. It also would prohibit anyone younger than 18 from buying or possessing vaping liquids even if they didn’t contain nicotine.
Supporters say raising the age could improve the state’s health as fewer people start smoking.
The House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a 4 cents per-milliliter vaping liquid tax. Vaping business officials argue the tax could hurt the industry, but the bill sponsor says it aims to tax the liquids similarly as cigarettes.
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Not just Indiana but nationwide, just can’t leave smokers alone. How about taxing other things for a change like alcohol? Hummm?
Let me tell you how it will be, There’s one for you, nineteen for me, ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman, Should five per cent appear too small, Be thankful I don’t take it all, ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah I’m the taxman, If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet. Don’t ask me what I want it for
If you don’t want to pay some more, ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman, Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes, ‘Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman
And you’re working for no one but me.
Songwriters: George Harrison
Taxman lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC