Increasing the price of tobacco and nicotine products is one of the most effective ways to prevent young people from starting to use tobacco. It has also been shown to help smokers cut down or quit.
Legislation proposed by Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Marjorie C. Decker would close the tax loophole on nicotine products like the nicotine pouch.
Products containing nicotine, like nicotine pouches, would be subject to the same excise tax as tobacco products.
Decades of evidence shows that increasing taxes on tobacco products is the most effective and cost-effective measure for reducing tobacco use. When tobacco becomes less affordable, fewer youth start and more adults quit or cut back. Because youth and low-income groups are more responsive to increases in tobacco prices, they disproportionately enjoy the health and economic benefits of quitting and not starting.
The impact of tobacco taxes is strongest on kids and teenagers. Closing this tax loophole will help prevent young people from starting to use these products.
