The Swiss government has proposed amending the Tobacco Act to introduce a new tax for electronic cigarettes. Parliament has been asked to back the proposal, which is forecast to bring in around CHF13.8 million (.8 million) in extra tax revenues per year. The proposed tax rate for reusable e-cigarettes is CHF0.20 per millilitere of liquid containing nicotine. For single-use e-cigarettes, the government is aiming for CHF1 per millilitre of liquid – regardless of the nicotine content. The higher tax rate for single use e-cigarettes is intended to put off minors from trying them. The potential attraction of e-cigarettes among youngsters concerns the Swiss authorities. Earlier this year, a nationwide vote decided to limit advertising for all tobacco products
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The Swiss government has proposed amending the Tobacco Act to introduce a new tax for electronic cigarettes.
Parliament has been asked to back the proposal, which is forecast to bring in around CHF13.8 million ($13.8 million) in extra tax revenues per year.
The proposed tax rate for reusable e-cigarettes is CHF0.20 per millilitere of liquid containing nicotine. For single-use e-cigarettes, the government is aiming for CHF1 per millilitre of liquid – regardless of the nicotine content.
The higher tax rate for single use e-cigarettes is intended to put off minors from trying them.
The potential attraction of e-cigarettes among youngsters concerns the Swiss authorities.
Earlier this year, a nationwide vote decided to limit advertising for all tobacco products that may be seen by young people.
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