Amends GS 105-113.5 to increase the tax levied on the sale or possession for sale in the state, by a distributor, of all cigarettes to a rate of 7.25 cents (currently, 2.25 cents) per individual cigarette.
Amends GS 105-113.35 to increase the excise tax levied on tobacco products other than cigarettes to a rate of 41.25% (currently, 12.8%) of the cost price of the products.
Amends GS 105-113.40A, directing the Secretary of Revenue to credit the net proceeds of tax collected on other tobacco products as follows: (1) 9.8% of the cost price of the products to the University Cancer Research Fund (rather than crediting only remaining funds) and (2) the remainder to the General Fund (rather than 3%). Includes whereas clauses.
Effective January 1, 2012.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX INCREASE.
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TO PROTECT HEALTH AND TO PREVENT DEATH, DISABILITY, AND DISEASE AMONG NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS BY INCREASING THE TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS.Intro. by Weiss, Luebke, Glazier, Womble.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Mar 15 2011)
Bill History:
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Mon, 14 Mar 2011 House: Filed
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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 341
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Bill H 341 (2011-2012)Summary date: Mar 14 2011 - View Summary
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