SB 914
Increasing taxes on tobacco products
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill increases taxes on tobacco products in West Virginia. It raises the excise tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products, increasing the tax from $1.20 per 20 cigarettes to $2.70 effective July 1, 2026. The bill also defines ‘electronic smoking device’ and directs that 10% of the revenue collected from these increased taxes be dedicated to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention. Finally, it repeals discounts previously offered on tax stamps.
Key provisions
- Increases the excise tax rate on cigarettes from $1.20 to $2.70 per 20 cigarettes.
- Increases the excise tax rate on other tobacco products from 7% to 12% of the wholesale price.
- Defines ‘electronic smoking device’ to include e-cigarettes and related components.
- Directs that 10% of tobacco tax revenue be allocated to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention.
- Repeals discounts on tax stamps.
- Repeals sections related to municipal tobacco taxes.
- Updates definitions related to tobacco products and sales.
Who is affected
- Tobacco product manufacturers
- Retailers of tobacco products
- Consumers of tobacco products
- The West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention
- The State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Eliminates discounts on tax stamps.
- Adds a definition for ‘electronic smoking device’.
- Increases the tax rates on both cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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