Indianapolis, In. – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Bryan Hannon released a statement on Monday, saying that the House of Representatives has approved legislation that puts the health of Hoosier kids at greater risk. Hannon said that lowering the tax rate on some e-cigarettes by 40% and approving a weight-based tax for the tobacco industry’s newest and lightest products is a setback for public health. “Tobacco taxes must apply to all tobacco products at an equivalent rate to encourage people to quit rather than switch to a cheaper product and to prevent youth from ever starting. Unfortunately… according to Hannon’s statement… Senate Bill 382 fails to create this parity and provides a lower tax rate for some e-cigarettes and oral tobacco products than the tax on cigarettes – a tax rate already among the lowest in the country.
