Bill would overhaul vape tax in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly change how vapor products are taxed in the state, potentially raising prices for users and revenue for public services.

House Bill 517, sponsored by Rep. Ken Brass (D-Vacherie), proposes shifting the state’s excise tax on vape products from a flat rate to a percentage of the invoice price. Currently, Louisiana levies a tax of 15 cents per milliliter of nicotine liquid. If passed...