The United Kingdom introduces the Tobacco and Vapes Bill of 2024 on March 20, 2024, with the goal of creating the first smoke-free generation .
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The Netherlands imposes excise tariffs on cigarettes, loose tobacco, and cigars beginning April 1, 2024. A packet of cigarettes (20 pieces) costs an average of €11.10, up €0.93.
On March 6, 2024, the UK government announced at Budget 2024 that it would impose a new Vaping Products Duty beginning in October 2026. This consultation provides proposals for how the obligation would be designed and implemented.
On March 8, 2024, the Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and the Environment provided an update on the negative list of e-cigarette product alerts. The negative list includes products that are prohibited for sale in Belgium.
The Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and the Environment has provided a complete list of electronic cigarette items that will be included on Belgium's positive list of products as of March 8, 2024.
As of March 1, 2024, manufacturers and importers of e-cigarettes and refill containers in Sweden are required to submit product notifications and annual reports.
On March 8,2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) affirmed Brookline's Tobacco-Free Generation bylaw. This regulation restricts the sale of tobacco products to anybody born on or after January 1, 2000. The court determined that…
Utah adopts Senate Bill 61, which modifies provisions on electronic cigarettes, on March 12, 2024.
The Lebanese Tobacco and Tobacco Inventory Department, owns a monopoly over tobacco, subject to state control. The Minister of Finance has the right to decide on selling prices for exported tobacco and intermediary royalties.
On January 18, 2024, the Croatian Parliament proposes legislation to amend the Law on Restricting the Use of Tobacco and Related Products. The plan ensures that flavorings will no longer be utilized in heated tobacco products.