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1 In addition to tobacco which is loaded with harmful substances, cigarettes also consist of paper wrapping and a filter, and theyre packaged in plastic, aluminum foil, and paper cartons and shipped in cardboard boxes

But Cockers signature was not confined to his voice

Nick DiCeglie sponsored a bill that will create a legal category of heated tobacco products that will be taxed similarly to vapes Currently, heated tobacco products are taxed more in line with cigarettes Cigarette taxes can be as high as 25% of the wholesale price, and can see an additional tax of 60% of the wholesale price DiCeglie filed the Senate version of the bill, SB 754

He also proposed beefing up measures so that convenience stores and some other retailers dont sell e-cigarettes in kid-friendly flavors such as cherry and vanilla

Maine has added its name to the growing list of states increasing taxes on tobacco products