When cigarette taxes rose in Alabama many switched to vaping products. Some vape shops evolved over the years a began using different formulas for their “vape juice” that were dubious. All of this raised eyebrows in the Alabama Legislator and eventually led to new vape laws being passed as well as a new tax to pay for the enforcement.
Starting October 1, the State of Alabama will introduced a state excise tax of $0.10 per milliliter on all vapor products. Some cities, including those on the local coast, will also impose their own local taxes on top of the state tax.
The taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and vapes are often called a “sin tax” and were meant to dissuade citizens from using those products. However, they often lead to users finding a way to get the product cheaper in nearby states or purchase them from illegal markets…